Minor Works Scheme Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 February 2018

Thursday, 22 February 2018

Questions (85)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Question:

85. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works has received an application for works from Galway County Council under the minor works scheme to prevent or mitigate against erosion at Leenane; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9123/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Kevin Boxer Moran)

I have been advised by the Office of Public Works that an application was submitted by Galway County Council on 29 January 2018 under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for works at Leenane Village.

This application is currently being assessed and the Council will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.