Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 July 2013
112. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he expects a flood relief project (details supplied) in County Cork to be approved and a contract awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34037/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraDiscussions have been on-going with Cork County Council in relation to this matter. The Council submitted a revised application for works to the Office of Public Works in September 2012, which OPW found necessary to refer back to the Council on technical and cost grounds. In March of this year, Cork County Council submitted a new application under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works Scheme for funding to carry out a flood risk assessment and to produce an outline design of flood relief proposals for Ballinhassig Village and the surrounding area. This application which replaces the earlier one is now being assessed by OPW and it is expected that a decision will be made shortly on it.
