Flood Relief Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 December 2020

Wednesday, 9 December 2020

Questions (78)

Sorca Clarke

Question:

78. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the contribution request for €40,000 by Westmeath County Council to the OPW in June 2020 was facilitated; and if so, when the payment was made. [42458/20]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Westmeath County Council (WCC) working in conjunction with the Office of Public Works (OPW) is advancing works to deal with the flooding issues in Athlone.  WCC is the Contracting Authority and the OPW is funding the costs of the flood relief works for the town, in addition to undertaking the construction works using its own direct labour.

The OPW received a letter dated 12th June 2020 from Westmeath County Council requesting an additional contribution of €40,000 relating to the Athlone Flood Alleviation Scheme, and discussions between the OPW and officials in Westmeath County Council are ongoing on this matter.