Coastal Erosion

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2016

Tuesday, 26 April 2016

Questions (113)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

113. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of an issue of cliff erosion (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8267/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Following a meeting between the named person and the local Engineer of the Office of Public Works (OPW), the OPW procured a survey to assess the extent of erosion. The erosion was found to be not as severe as had been reported initially, but would require works at some stage. OPW flood defence assets in the south west region have suffered significant damage from the storms of recent years, and due to the need to prioritise repair work to these assets, it has not been yet possible to progress works at this location. The OPW is keeping the position under review.