Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2015
400. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when a Flood Risk and Area Management report for an area (details supplied) in County Donegal will be finalised and published; the reason the report has not been published to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31384/15]
View answerConsultants were appointed by the Office of Public Works in 2013 to undertake an assessment of and prepare proposals for the management of flood risk in Raphoe. The work involved was more complicated than initially envisaged but detailed hydraulic modelling has now been completed and this is informing the development of options to protect the town from excessive overland flow emanating from the hills to the north and west which is the primary flood mechanism. A range of flood risk management measures are being considered currently and a plan is being prepared which is due for completion before the end of 2015. This plan will set out the timescale for implementation of the proposed measures.
