Flood Risk Management

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 November 2023

Thursday, 16 November 2023

Questions (40)

Pádraig O'Sullivan

Question:

40. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if consideration will be given to allowing instream works in the Glashaboy river to facilitate emergency flood works and flood relief; if he and his Department have been contacted by Cork City Council to seek consent regarding same; if he will consider granting an exemption if necessary to facilitate the works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49757/23]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (Deputy Eamon Ryan)

I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department has not received a request from Cork City Council in relation to works in the Glashaboy River.

Any such request would be considered in the normal manner in consultation with Inland Fisheries Ireland.