Flood Prevention Measures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 July 2014

Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Ceisteanna (334)

Denis Naughten

Ceist:

334. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps being taken to address flood risks within the Shannon basin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30982/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the core strategy for addressing flood risk in the Shannon Basin is the River Shannon Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Study. Good progress continues to be made on this project. A total of 66 locations along the Shannon have been identified for further assessment under the Study. The output of this important project will be an integrated plan of specific measures to address, in a comprehensive and sustainable way, the significant flood risk factors in the Shannon basin. Further information and updates on the Shannon CFRAM Study are available on www.shannoncframstudy.ie.

Question No. 335 answered with Question No. 330.