Flood Prevention Measures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 November 2014

Thursday, 6 November 2014

Questions (80)

Joe Carey

Question:

80. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position in respect of a project (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42582/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Office of Public Works has not, to date, received an application from Clare County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for works at Thomond Villas, Clarecastle, County Clare. Should an application be received it will be will be considered having regard to the relevant eligibility criteria of the Scheme and the overall availability of resources for flood risk management.