Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 June 2014
236. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if funding has been allocated towards flood defence works at a location (details supplied) in County Mayo; if the location in question is a priority for the Office of Public Works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27132/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that Mayo County Council submitted an application for funding under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for works to prevent water infiltration through the river walls on the left bank of the River Moy at the location referred to. The application was not approved as it is the OPW's view that other factors may be contributing to flooding at this location. The identification of these factors is being addressed in the context of the ongoing Western Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Study to ensure that any mitigation measures that are proposed will deal effectively with the flood problem.
Mayo County Council has recently submitted an application for funding for repair works to parts of a flood defence wall on the opposite, right bank of the river that were damaged during the storms at the start of the year. This application is currently being assessed and the Council will be notified of the outcome shortly.
