Flood Risk Assessments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 December 2018

Wednesday, 12 December 2018

Questions (90)

Brendan Ryan

Question:

90. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 72 of 9 October 2018, if consultants have been hired to complete the reassessment of the local hydrology of the area in question and the operation of the local drainage network; the expected date for completion of the studies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52381/18]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

A flood study of the Hazelhatch area of Celbridge, County Kildare, carried by consultants on behalf the local authority, highlighted the need for a re-assessment of the local hydrology for the area.

The Office of Public Works (OPW) and Kildare County Council have  jointly developed the Project Brief for this further study that will be commissioned by Kildare County Council.