Flood Prevention Measures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 February 2014

Wednesday, 26 February 2014

Questions (97)

Finian McGrath

Question:

97. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on a matter (details supplied) in Dublin 3 regarding funding. [9839/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

As I indicated in a reply to the Deputy's Parliamentary Question 1414 of 15 January, 2014, 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 (OPW) to undertake such a scheme. Any such application will be considered having regard to the overall availability for funding for flood risk management. The provision of any temporary anti-flooding measures for the area is also a matter for the City Council in the first instance.