Flood Risk Management

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 February 2022

Tuesday, 1 February 2022

Questions (305)

Johnny Mythen

Question:

305. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the full estimated amount of funding required for the Enniscorthy flood defence scheme, estimated at €51 million, is ring-fenced and guaranteed. [5052/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Enniscorthy (River Slaney) flood defence scheme is being progressed by Wexford County Council on behalf of the Office of Public Works as a scheme under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. On completion, the scheme will protect 236 properties in the town. The flood relief scheme will be funded from within the allocated €1.3 billion for flood risk management over the period National Development Plans 2018-2030. Provision for the cost of the Scheme is included in the Office of Public Works' multi annual capital allocation. The Office of Public Works is committed to funding this project.