Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 February 2014
98. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the specific costed plans that exist to connect the North Strand-Ballybough area in Dublin Central to the new North Wall pumping station to alleviate the risk of repeated flooding; if none currently exists, when will costed plans be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9847/14]
View answer99. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the measures being taken by the Office of Public Works to ensure that Dublin City Council implements plans to alleviate repeat flooding by addressing drainage infrastructure failings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9848/14]
View answer100. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the sustainable drainage options being planned and developed for an area (details supplied) to lower the risk of complex flooding issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9849/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 98 to 100, inclusive, together.
The questions concern matters of urban surface water drainage infrastructure. The Office of Public Works has no responsibility in this matter. It is, in the first instance, a matter for Dublin City Council. Funding investment in upgrading of urban surface water drainage infrastructure falls within the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government's area of responsibility.
