Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 December 2014
71. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when a reply will issue regarding a representation made to his office (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47360/14]
View answerThe representations referred to relate to proposals to address flooding in Raphoe, County Donegal. The delay in replying to the representations is regretted.
The Office of Public Works received a draft Options Report from its consultant engineers in September 2014 outlining a suite of complementary mitigation measures to deal with flooding in the Raphoe. These comprise (a) measures to address overland flood flow, for which funding would be provided by the OPW, and (b) works to enhance the urban drainage system, which are the responsibility of Donegal County Council. Discussions are currently ongoing between the OPW and the Council in relation to the recommended measures and how these might be taken forward. Subject to these matters being agreed, it is envisaged that a Public Consultation in relation to the proposals will take place in the first half of 2015 to obtain the views of interested parties and stakeholders in relation to the proposals.
