Coastal Erosion

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 May 2019

Tuesday, 14 May 2019

Questions (141)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

141. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if consideration will be given to establishing a high-level interdepartmental task force working with local authorities to drive strategic policy on coastal erosion and flooding with a view to putting a national policy framework in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20934/19]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

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.

Discussions are ongoing between a number of Government Departments and agencies in relation to managing those strategic issues associated with coastal erosion.