Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 January 2013
100. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he envisages the availability of funding in 2013 to finish the section of embankment works that was funded by his Department in 2012 at Cromane Lower, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3290/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Public Works allocated funding to Kerry County Council of €100,000 under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme in February, 2012 for embankment strengthening works at Cromane. The number of homes at risk from flooding, as identified by the Council at this location, would not justify the provision of further funding on cost-benefit grounds under the criteria for the Scheme.
