Flood Relief

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 March 2012

Wednesday, 21 March 2012

Ceisteanna (211)

Michael Colreavy

Ceist:

212 Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps he will take to protect farmland in Cromane, County Kerry, that is endangered by flooding by seawater; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14646/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brian Hayes)

The Office of Public Works recently allocated €100,000 to Kerry County Council under the the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme to undertake embankment strengthening works at Cromane in order to mitigate the flood risk in this area.