Flood Relief Schemes Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 January 2016

Tuesday, 19 January 2016

Questions (167)

Timmy Dooley

Question:

167. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he will make a decision on a funding allocation on the basis of Clare County Council’s submission of a feasibility study which examined the flooding issues and proposed a flood defence scheme for Seafield and Clohaninchy in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1837/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is reviewing the feasibility study report prepared by the engineering consultants engaged by Clare County Council to examine the flooding issues at the location mentioned. The OPW will be responding to the Council as soon as possible once it has completed a full review of the feasibility study report.