Flood Relief Schemes Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 June 2013

Tuesday, 18 June 2013

Questions (173)

Tom Fleming

Question:

173. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will investigate the flooding of homes in an area (details supplied) in County Kerry; if a remedial plan will be put in place under the minor floods mitigation works scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29337/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Office of Public Works has no responsibility for the maintenance of the channel at this location. The investigation of the flooding is a matter for Kerry County Council in the first instance.

It is open to the Council apply for funding under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works Scheme. Any application received will be assessed under the eligibility criteria, which include a requirement that any measures are cost beneficial, and having regard to the overall availability of funding.