Niall Collins
Ceist:163. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the provision of new flood defences in Askeaton and Balysteen, County Limerick. [19783/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 19 May 2015
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Freagraí scríofa
On foot of an application from Limerick City and County Council (LCCC), the Office of Public Works approved funding of €30,000 in March of this year under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for the appointment of consultants to prepare a detailed design of flood relief measures for Askeaton. It is a matter for LCCC to progress this project and the Deputy should contact the Council directly to receive an update on the current status of the project
LCCC also submitted an application for funding under the Scheme for a project at Ballysteen. This application was not approved as the proposal submitted did not meet the minimum cost-benefit ratio required under the eligibility criteria of the Scheme. It would be open to LCCC to submit a fresh application that meets the eligibility criteria, which are available on the OPW website.