Flood Risk Management

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022

Tuesday, 14 June 2022

Questions (428)

Seán Sherlock

Question:

428. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the rising costs will have an effect on the planned flood relief works for Glanmire, Cork. [30035/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme at Glanmire / Sallybrook, Cork was confirmed in January 2021 by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 to 1995. The scheme is being funded from the €1.3 billion in flood relief measures under the National Development Plan to 2030, as part of Project Ireland 2040. Provision for the total project budget for this scheme is included in the Office of Public Works multi annual capital allocation. The Office of Government Procurement Inflation/Supply Chain Delay Co-operation Framework Agreement, published on 20th May 2022 will help address the appropriate inflationary costs.

The Glashaboy River Flood Relief Scheme will protect 103 properties from a significant risk of flooding.

There is currently a procurement process underway to appoint a contractor for the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme. As the procurement process is ongoing it would not be appropriate for me to make any further comment.