Flood Risk Management

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 November 2022

Wednesday, 9 November 2022

Questions (44)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Question:

44. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when final flood maps and reports will be published by the Office of Public Works for the Carnmore and Claregalway area of Galway as these are required urgently in order that applicants have up to date data in relation to flood risk when making planning applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55789/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

I am advised by my officials that the consultant appointed to design the Claregalway Flood Relief Scheme is currently producing updated flood maps that represent the flood hazard (post completion) of all flood relief scheme works undertaken in the Claregalway area. It is currently envisaged that this mapping will be completed and reported upon in the early part of next year.