Flood Prevention Measures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 January 2014

Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Questions (278)

Finian McGrath

Question:

278. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will support a case (details supplied). [1414/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Dublin City Council is the lead authority in relation to the development of any flood relief proposals for Clontarf and I understand that the Council is currently exploring possible options. Should a viable flood relief scheme emerge which meets with the acceptance of the relevant stakeholders, including the public, it will be open to the Council to apply for funding from the Office of Public Works to undertake such a scheme.

The provision of temporary anti-flooding measures for the area is also a matter for the City Council in the first instance. I am aware that the Council put substantial temporary measures in place along the Clontarf seafront for the recent storm which helped prevent significant flooding in the area.

Question No. 279 answered with Question No. 276.