Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 July 2014
209. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 89 to 91, inclusive, of 3 April 2014, if he will provide a further update on when flood protection works on the River Poddle at Tymon Park will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28409/14]
View answerI am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that South Dublin County Council is taking forward proposals for flood mitigation measures on the River Poddle comprising attenuation works in Tymon Park which may also involve some downstream defence works.
The Council is in the process of preparing a brief for the procurement of the design consultant for these works. Following the appointment of consultants, the Council is to develop a comprehensive programme to take a scheme through the planning process and on to construction. Subject to successful completion of the planning process and the continued availability of funding, it is hoped to be in a position to commence construction in the latter part of next year.
The OPW has made provision for the cost of the scheme in its multi-annual budget profiles for the period 2014-2017.
