The management of problems of coastal protection in the locations mentioned is a matter for Kerry County Council (KCC) in the first instance. KCC must thoroughly assess the problem and, if it is considered that specific measures and works are required, it is open to them to apply for funding to deal with coastal protection under the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme. Any application received will be assessed under the eligibility criteria, which include a requirement that any measures are cost beneficial, and having regard to the overall availability of funding.
Following the coastal storms which affected the western seaboard in December 2013 and January 2014, KCC requested funding of €3,000 from the OPW for repair works at Fahamore, which has since been provided. The Council also requested funding for the cost of strengthening works at Kilshannig following that event, but, unfortunately this did not fall within the criteria for funding which had been approved by a Government decision in February 2014.
