Flood Risk Management

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 July 2017

Wednesday, 26 July 2017

Questions (231)

Tom Neville

Question:

231. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a river can be dredged in Athea, County Limerick, via an application under the minor works scheme (details supplied). [35365/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Athea is an Area for Further Assessment under the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. The draft Flood Risk Management Plan (FRMP) for Athea which is due to be completed shortly includes flood relief works for the town which involve dredging the river channel as one element of the works.

Limerick City and County Council has been advised that an application under the Minor Works scheme would be considered for the full measure proposed in the FRMP and not just the dredging element.