Coastal Erosion

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 February 2013

Thursday, 21 February 2013

Questions (112)

Tom Fleming

Question:

112. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will consider introducing a scheme to assist home owners in protecting their properties against coastal erosion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9333/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Investigation and addressing problems of coastal erosion is, in the first instance, a matter for the local authority concerned. It is open to local authorities to apply for funding under the Office of Public Works' Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Any application received will be assessed under the revised eligibility criteria for coastal protection measures introduced by the OPW in 2012, including a requirement that any measures are cost beneficial, and having regard to the overall availability of funding. Application forms and related guidelines are available on the OPW website.