Flood Relief Schemes Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 April 2016

Thursday, 14 April 2016

Questions (137)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Question:

137. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the interdepartmental policy co-ordination group on applications for relocation following recent flooding events will make its decisions; the process that will be involved; if each household that was flooded will have to apply individually for relocation; if application forms are available for this purpose; if not, when will they be available; if the group is considering the option of remedial works as an alternative to relocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6862/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Inter-Departmental Flood Policy Co-ordination Group, as part of its final report to Government, is examining implementation aspects of any future relocation scheme in the context of the schemes to be devised for each of the affected areas under the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. Aligned to publication of the draft CFRAM flood risk management plans for public consultation, the Inter-Departmental Group is working to provide its final report to Government by mid-2016.