Flood Prevention Measures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 September 2013

Thursday, 19 September 2013

Questions (80)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

80. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding putting in place flood protection measures at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38937/13]

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 Office of Public Works (OPW) will carry out a Feasibility Study to assess flood risk management options for Sneem as a separate Study to the South Western Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Study. The collection of the data that is needed to support the work of the Study has commenced. Subject to the availability of adequate data, the Feasibility Study will commence before the end of the year.