Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
535. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the arrangements that are in place for remedial works in an area (details supplied) to ensure people in the area affected can get insurance in the future. [38284/23]
View answerThe Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for leading and co-ordinating the implementation of Ireland’s National Flood Policy, which includes the development of a planned programme of feasible works for flood relief schemes. Such works provide flood protection for cities, towns and villages throughout Ireland, and can be undertaken directly by the OPW or the relevant Local Authorities.
With regards to recent flooding events in Clontarf, Dublin City Council (DCC), is compiling a report on the exact mechanisms of recent flooding in Clontarf and the potential short term remedial measures.
Separately the OPW and DCC are collaborating to procure engineering and environmental consultants to investigate, propose and develop long-term remedial measures to reduce flood risk in the area.
It will be open to DCC to apply for funding from the OPW to undertake such remedial measures, and any such application will be considered by the OPW accordingly, having regard to the overall availability of funding.
