Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 January 2015
258. Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the application for flood relief funding at Askeaton and Ballysteen, County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2705/15]
View answerLimerick City and County Council submitted applications for funding for projects at Askeaton and Ballysteen under the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme.
With regard to Askeaton, the OPW last week requested additional information from the Council in relation to the application. When this information is received the application will be fully assessed under the eligibility criteria of the Scheme. I would point out also that Askeaton is an Area for Further Assessment (AFA) under the Shannon Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Study that is being carried out by the OPW to identify specific flood mitigation measures for the area. The OPW's assessment of the application for funding under the Minor Works scheme will also have regard to that fact.
In relation to Ballysteen, the application is currently being assessed and a decision should be reach shortly.
