Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 November 2018
79. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has met with Fingal County Council to address the issue of coastal erosion in Portrane; if funding has been provided to prevent further erosion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48884/18]
View answerI am very familiar with the situation at Portrane and I have visited the area. Fingal County Council is leading on this issue, as it is a matter for local authorities in the first instance to assess and address problems of coastal erosion in their areas. Where necessary, Local Authorities may put forward proposals to relevant central Government Departments, including the OPW, for funding of appropriate measures depending on the infrastructure or assets under threat.
In response to serious coastal erosion problems at The Burrow, Portrane, I am advised that Fingal County Council have completed implementing the interim emergency measures to protect properties at risk. Funding of €456,464 has been approved under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for these works.
Fingal County Council are also progressing the preparation of the consultants brief for the long term solution which will be commissioned in the near future.
