Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2014
310. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to set out the expected date of the completion of the catchment flood risk assessment and management, CFRAM, studies; if he will allocate additional resources to the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7732/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Public Works (OPW) is working in partnership with its consultants, local authorities and other stakeholders to deliver the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Study (CFRAM) Programme. This is a strategic approach that recognises the need, in line with international best practice, to move to a more sustainable, planned and risk-based approach to dealing with flooding problems.
Under the Programme, work on Draft Flood Maps will be finalised in 2014, following a period of formal public consultation in the Summer/Autumn. Flood Risk Management Plans are due to be completed in 2015. Regular updates are available on the Programme website www.cfram.ie. The resources required to undertake the CFRAM Programme are provided for in the OPW's allocations for Flood Risk Management to 2016 and sufficient resources will be available to ensure completion of the Programme.
