Joe Carey
Question:151. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of tidal protection banks (details supplied) at Kilkee, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3120/16]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 January 2016
151. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of tidal protection banks (details supplied) at Kilkee, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3120/16]
View answerThe embankments in question are old Land Commission embankments for which the Office of Public Works (OPW) has no responsibility. However, in September 2015, the OPW provided funding of €1,435,952 to Clare County Council as a once-off allocation for the repair of coastal infrastructure arising from the severe storms which occurred at the beginning of 2014. This was in addition to the funding of €8,276,433 which had already been committed for specific coastal areas identified for repair by the Council. All monies have been paid to Clare County Council and it is a matter for the Council to prioritise and implement all necessary repair works.