Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 January 2014
114. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to the river flooding problem at Tullig, Castleisland, County Kerry; if he will prioritise carrying out the necessary works to remedy the cause; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1842/14]
View answer115. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to the damage caused to the Maine banks at Ardcanaught, Lachtacallow and Caherfealane, Keel, Castlemaine, County Kerry; if he will prioritise carrying out the necessary works to ensure the banks are structurally sound; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1844/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 114 and 115 together.
The maintenance of the channel in question is not the responsibility of the Office of Public Works. It is open to the Local Authority to make an application for funding to the OPW under the Minor Works programme to undertake the works and any application received will be assessed under the Scheme's eligibility criteria, which includes a requirement that any measures are cost beneficial, and have regard to the overall availability of funding. Application forms and related guidelines are available on the OPW website under Flood Risk Management.
The Office of Public Works is prioritising the repair of the embankments on the Maine and has already mobilised to carry out the works.
