Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 April 2013
298. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress made to date in the provision of flood control measures to guard against damage to property arising out of any future flooding from the River Deel in the Crossmolina area, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18566/13]
View answerA feasibility study to identify potential mitigation measures to address the flood problem on the River Deel at Crossmolina was completed by the Office of Public Works in 2012. The OPW subsequently appointed Engineering and Environmental Consultants to prepare an outline design of mitigation measures and an Environmental Impact Statement. This process will be informed by a channel survey which will commence shortly subject to environmental and water level constraints. If an economically and environmentally viable flood relief scheme emerges, it is expected that it will be brought to Public Exhibition before the end of 2013.
