Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 October 2015
77. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an update on the feasibility study proposed by the Office of Public Works for the Carrigaline area in County Cork, including Ballinhassig, using the existing outputs from the Lee Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Study; if flood relief works are proposed for Ballinhassig, arising from this study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35477/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is the intention of the Office of Public Works to undertake a Flood Relief Feasibility Study for Carrigaline within available resources. In that context, it is expected that progress on this Study, that will cover Ballinhassig, will commence during the first half of 2016.
The Study will cover, using the outputs from the Lee Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Study and the review of the Lee CFRAM outputs by the engineering consultants that are undertaking the South Western CFRAM Study.
The Feasibility Study when complete will identify the feasible flood relief measures for Ballinhassig.
