Flood Relief Schemes Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 January 2014

Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Questions (283)

Michael Lowry

Question:

283. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the Templemore flood relief scheme; the position regarding this project; when work will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1614/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Deputy may be aware that the Office of Public Works decided in the latter part of 2013 that it would be necessary to amend substantially the original proposals for the Templemore flood relief scheme, particularly in relation to a proposed by-pass culvert.

The amended proposals, which are technically superior and more economically advantageous, are currently being finalised with a view to putting them on public Exhibition at the end of March.