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Flood Relief Schemes Status

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 October 2018

Wednesday, 24 October 2018

Questions (74)

Pearse Doherty

Question:

74. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Ballybofey-Stranorlar flood relief scheme will be progressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43905/18]

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The flood relief scheme at Ballybofey and Stranorlar was not included in the initial phase of 50 flood relief projects, throughout the country, that was announced on the 3rd May 2018. The proposed scheme is included in the second tranche of these schemes, to be progressed at a later date and within the 10 year investment timeframe announced on 3rd May.

However, in order to alleviate the situation in Ballybofey and Stranorlar, funding to the sum of €157,500 to Donegal County Council, has been approved under the OPW's Minor Flood Relief Works Scheme, for the removal of vegetation and trees on embankments and also the construction of sumps / pumping areas.

The OPW is currently in discussions with Donegal County Council to establish arrangements and structures on how best to progress the flood relief schemes throughout Co. Donegal identified in the North West - Neagh Bann Flood Risk Assessment and Management Plan.

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