Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 May 2018

Tuesday, 1 May 2018

Questions (116)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Question:

116. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works will provide funds for coastal protection works in Leenane, County Galway, on foot of an application from Galway County Council for funding of such works; when a decision will be made on the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18932/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

I have been advised by the Office of Public Works that the application submitted under its Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme by Galway County Council for flood relief works at Leenane Village is currently under consideration and the Council will be notified shortly.