Flood Prevention Measures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 October 2014

Thursday, 2 October 2014

Questions (85)

Arthur Spring

Question:

85. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for flooding alleviation projects to be carried out in the Kilmoyley area of County Kerry, in view of the flooding that has taken place over the past number of winters. [37473/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. The Local Authority may carry out flood mitigation and coastal protection works using its own resources. It may also apply to the Office of Public Works for funding for flood mitigation works under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. If Kerry County Council submits an application for funding in respect of Kilmoyley it will be assessed under the eligibility criteria of the Scheme, which include a requirement that any measures are cost beneficial, having regard to the OPW's overall availability of funding. Application forms and related guidelines are available on OPW's website www.opw.ie.