Flood Relief Schemes Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 February 2014

Thursday, 13 February 2014

Questions (122)

Terence Flanagan

Question:

122. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the level of funding provided and works required to deal with flooding in Raheny village; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7413/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Dublin City Council was allocated funding of €135,000 in 2011 under the Office of Public Work's (OPW) Minor Flood Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for flood mitigation works in the area referred to by the Deputy. The identification of the works required to address the problem and the progression of those works is a matter for the Council. The OPW understands that Phase 1 of the flood alleviation works upstream of Harmonstown Road Bridge is complete and that the Council is currently progressing with the design of Phase 2 of the scheme. The Council has indicated that the completed Phase 1 defences on their own will significantly reduce the flood risk to buildings in the Raheny Village area.