Flood Relief.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 November 2004

Wednesday, 10 November 2004

Ceisteanna (226)

Brendan Howlin

Ceist:

279 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the recent flooding and the likelihood of an area of the country being vulnerable to repeated flooding, there are grants available to local authorities to provide for flow bar protection systems for domestic dwellings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28288/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Roche)

My Department has not in the past granted financial assistance to local authorities in respect of flood protection measures for domestic dwellings. I am aware, however, that some authorities, including Wexford County Council, have made provision for innovative assistance to householders in vulnerable areas.