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Flood Relief Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 March 2021

Thursday, 11 March 2021

Questions (65)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Question:

65. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the proposals the OPW has to address the recurring flooding problem that happened most recently at a location in Clifden, County Galway in September 2020 (details supplied) given the persons in question will not be able to re-inhabit their house until remedial work is carried out; if remedial flood works at the location are included in the plan for Clifden drawn up by the OPW as part of the flood relief programme nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13764/21]

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A potential flood relief scheme was recommended for Clifden as part of the National Flood Risk Management Plans, published in 2018, which identified 118 new projects nationwide to be progressed under the National Development Plan 2018 – 2027. Following this proposal, the Office of Public Works confirmed to Galway County Council (GCC) funding for the costs of developing and implementing a flood relief scheme to alleviate flooding from the Owenglin River in Clifden.

On 1st March of this year, GCC, as the Contracting Authority, went to tender for consultants, to further develop the scheme for Clifden. While it is not possible to confirm at this stage when flood relief works will be carried out, both the Council and the OPW are committed to ensuring that progress will be made as quickly as possible to develop and implement a flood relief scheme.

The area in question forms part of the study area of the scheme and will be examined during the course of the development of the scheme.

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