Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 May 2015
152. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide funding for relief works at a bridge on a river (details supplied) in County Galway, in order to prevent flooding in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19357/15]
View answerThe proposed Dunkellin River and Aggard Stream Flood Relief Scheme, which is being undertaken by Galway County Council (GCC) with funding from the Office of Public Works, includes flood mitigation works in the area referred to by the Deputy.
Works at Rinn Bridge would include the construction of three flood eyes, the construction of a two stage channel for a distance of 50 metres upstream and 50 metres downstream of the bridge, and selective channel maintenance to remove encroaching vegetation and fallen or in-stream trees.
GCC submitted the scheme proposals to An Bord Pleanála (ABP) for consideration in November 2014. A number of submissions in relation to the proposals were received by ABP from interested parties. The OPW understands that ABP issued a request for further information to GCC on 2nd March 2015 and that it has set a deadline of 10 July 2015 for GCC to respond. It is understood by GCC that ABP intends to make a determination on the case before 1st October 2015.
The OPW is committed to funding the works should the proposals receive planning approval.
