Flood Prevention Measures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2017

Tuesday, 7 March 2017

Questions (375)

Joe Carey

Question:

375. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of a flood defence scheme (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11997/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Clare County Council commissioned Arups Engineers to carry out a coastal erosion and flood risk management study for Seafield and Clohaninchy, Quilty, Co. Clare with funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the Minor Works scheme.

The preferred option presented in the study report for flood prevention measures for Clohaninchy was not economically viable.

The OPW met with Clare County Council and its consultants in September 2016 to explore possible alternative risk management options and measures which would be economically viable. The Council has now advised that it hopes to submit a revised proposal shortly which will comply with OPW requirements and at the same time be acceptable to the local community.

The OPW acknowledge the ongoing local community involvement and have highlighted to Clare County Council the importance of keeping the local community informed of the proposed plan.