Flood Relief Schemes Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2013

Tuesday, 15 October 2013

Questions (97)

Tom Fleming

Question:

97. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding an application to the Office of Public Works from emergency flood relief work to the Cullawa river, Rathmore, County Kerry; and if the approval for commencement of works will be given at an early date to ensure it is completed before the winter. [43608/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Funding of €40,000 in respect of an application submitted by Kerry County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme to undertake channel works on the Cullavaw River at Rathmore, has been approved.

The progression of the works is a matter for the Council.