Flood Relief Schemes Status

Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 6 September 2019

Friday, 6 September 2019

Questions (203)

Seán Sherlock

Question:

203. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Glanmire flood relief works will commence. [35860/19]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Kevin Boxer Moran)

The Office of Public Works, through the Arterial Drainage Acts, has submitted the proposal for the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for formal Confirmation.  The Minister will, over the coming months, undertake an environmental assessment of the proposed scheme.  This assessment will be in line with required legislative requirements and will involve a public consultation.   The appointment of a Contractor will be progressed for this scheme following formal Ministerial Confirmation.

 The flood relief scheme will be funded from within the allocated €1 billion for flood risk management over the period 2018-2027.