Coastal Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 July 2020

Thursday, 30 July 2020

Questions (398, 399)

John Brady

Question:

398. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status a report examining coastal protection works at North Beach, Arklow, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20809/20]

John Brady

Question:

399. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if funding will be allocated to allow for coastal protection works to be carried out at North Beach, Arklow, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20810/20]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

I propose to take Questions Nos. 398 and 399 together.

I am advised that Irish Rail, in partnership with Wicklow County Council, has commissioned consultants to undertake the East Coast Erosion Study, including an assessment at the North Beach in Arklow. While the OPW has been consulted on the technical assessment methodology in respect of this work, I am advised that no application has been submitted to the OPW for funding of any works at North Beach, Arklow.

My Office is not yet in receipt of the most current study report from Irish Rail, but the Deputy may wish to contact Wicklow County Council and Irish Rail on the status of this report.