Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 April 2016
134. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works will support an issue regarding flood damage in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6647/16]
View answerFollowing extreme flood events on the River Wad in the Donnycarney area of Dublin City in 2008 and 2009, Dublin City Council (DCC) undertook a study on the River Wad catchment to investigate the problem and recommended possible solutions. The study recommended that an overall flood relief scheme should be advanced in three phases, the first being works in Clanmoyle Estate. The Office of Public Works (OPW) agreed to fund the implementation of this phase. DCC was the Contracting Authority for the scheme and the work on this section of the scheme was carried out primarily by the OPW's direct labour force.
The OPW has not been contacted directly regarding damage to property at the location mentioned by the Deputy and therefore cannot comment on same. However, it is for DCC as the Contracting Authority in the first instance to consider this matter and the Council has informed the OPW that it is liaising with the residents concerned in this regard. Residents can contact Mr. Alan O'Regan at alan.oregan@dublincity.ie if they have any queries / concerns.
