Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023
413. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when funding will be provided to repair a promenade in south Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27708/23]
View answerLocal flooding and coastal erosion issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. Where necessary, Local Authorities may put forward proposals to relevant central Government Departments, including the Office of Public Works, for funding of appropriate measures depending on the infrastructure or assets under threat.
Under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection 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.opw.ie.
An application for funding, under this scheme, for refurbishment and strengthening of the existing rock revetment at The Promenade, Waterville was received from Kerry County Council in April 2023. The Office of Public Works has approved funding of €35,492.00 to Kerry County Council and they were notified of this decision on 2nd June 2023.
