Drainage Schemes Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 March 2015

Wednesday, 25 March 2015

Questions (63)

Patrick O'Donovan

Question:

63. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding an application for funding submitted by Thurles Municipal District in respect of funding for the Loughmore Drainage Scheme in County Tipperary. [12313/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

In 2014, Tipperary County Council submitted an application for funding for flood mitigation works in the Loughmore area under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme, which scheme is focussed primarily on protection of dwellings. The application is currently being assessed under the eligibility criteria of the Scheme, which include a requirement that the works must be cost beneficial. The OPW will notify the Council of its decision regarding the application shortly.