Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 November 2023
64. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when a flood defence scheme (details supplied) will advance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52319/23]
View answerSince 2009, the Office of Public Works, (OPW) has approved funding under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme of circa €5.7 million to County Cork for some 45 projects.
The Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme was introduced by the OPW in 2009. Applications for funding from local authorities are considered for flood relief and erosion protection measures costing up to €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.floodinfo.ie.
Funding approval of €295,027 was allocated to Cork County Council in 2021 for a project at the location concerned. Cork County Council confirmed that they have identified an opportunity to provide an enhanced flood mitigation scheme for the area by adding to the funding committed by the OPW. Cork County Council intend to issue a tender this year to invite consultants to undertake the detailed design, planning, procurement, management and delivery of the project.
