Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 May 2015
311. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he will sanction funds for storm damage repair projects (details supplied) submitted by Clare County Council under the minor works scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18488/15]
View answerClare County Council has submitted an application under the Office of Public Work's (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for funding for the projects mentioned by the Deputy. The OPW has reviewed and discussed the material received with Clare County Council and to finalise its application has requested the Council to provide to the OPW material on the measurement of benefits that would accrue from these proposed works.
Following receipt of information to support a complete application under this administrative scheme, the OPW will be in a position to assess the application including whether the proposed measures are cost beneficial and in accordance with the eligibility criteria for the scheme which is published on the OPW website, www.opw.ie.
