Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 March 2022
289. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide funding under the coastal erosion risk management measures to repair and protect the public walkway known as the O’Sullivan Mile in Adrigole in the Beara Peninsula; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16558/22]
View answerLocal flooding and coastal erosion issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address.
Under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme, applications for flood and coastal protection works 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.opw.ie. There is no application on hand under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for works in this area.
