Homeowners Voluntary Relocation Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 6 September 2019

Friday, 6 September 2019

Questions (223)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

223. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36548/19]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Office of Public Works received a notification from  Kerry County Council that is considering this property under the Voluntary Homeowners Relocation Scheme.

In line with the Scheme, Kerry County Council identified that the flooding issues at the property could, in the first instance, benefit from a remedial works solution and requested that a flood risk assessment of the property be carried out. A flood risk assessment of the property has been completed.

The Office of Public Works is currently considering the flood risk assessment and will be corresponding with Kerry County Council on this matter shortly.