Flood Relief Schemes Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 January 2013

Wednesday, 23 January 2013

Questions (99)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

99. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide funding for flood prevention measures to protect houses in Sneem from flooding from the Sneem River, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3289/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Following a preliminary assessment, it has been agreed with Kerry County Council that the OPW will carry out a Feasibility Study to assess options to address the flooding problem in Sneem separately from the South West CFRAM study. The collection of the data that is needed to calibrate the model and scheme design will commence shortly. Subject to the availability of adequate data, the Feasibility Study will commence before the end of this year.