Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 March 2020

Thursday, 5 March 2020

Questions (167)

Michael McGrath

Question:

167. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position in relation to an application by Cork County Council to the OPW for funding for a project (details supplied) in County Cork; the timeline for the adjudication on the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3707/20]

Written answers

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

I have been advised by the Office of Public Works (OPW) that an application has been submitted by Cork County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for a project at the location mentioned in the Deputy’s question.

Assessment of the application is ongoing and the Council will be advised of the outcome when this is completed.