Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2012
209. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the assessment of catchments and streams and review of culverts in the Douglas area of County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41996/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraAt a meeting on 31 July between the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Cork County Council, it was agreed that the Council would appoint consulting engineers to undertake a detailed study to investigate potential mitigation options for Douglas, with funding from the OPW. The study, which will build on and develop the analysis carried out as part of the River Lee Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Study, would be expected to take a number of months to complete. It is a matter for the Council to procure the consultants and progress the study.
It would be open to the Council, pending the completion of the study, to submit an application for funding under the Minor Flood Works scheme for any small-scale interim measures that may be identified subject to such measures being compatible with the CFRAM study.
