Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 March 2022
217. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a case of river erosion at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12587/22]
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 has no application in respect of flooding at this area.
