Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 March 2021
315. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when a decision will be made on an application by Galway County Council for funding for flood relief works at Brook Lodge, Ballyglunin, County Galway under the minor works flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12581/21]
View answerLocal flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. All Local Authorities may carry out flood mitigation works, using either their own resources, or by applying for funding under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme.
Under this scheme, applications are considered for projects that are estimated to cost not more than €750,000 in each instance. Funding of up to 90% of the cost is available for approved projects. Applications are assessed by the OPW having regard to the specific economic, social and environmental criteria of the scheme, including a cost benefit ratio and having regard to the availability of funding for flood risk management. Full details of this scheme are available on www.gov.ie/opw
I am advised the OPW is currently considering an application submitted by Galway County Council under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for a project at Brook Lodge, Ballyglunin. A decision in relation to this project will issue to Galway County Council in the coming weeks.
