Coastal Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 January 2016

Tuesday, 26 January 2016

Ceisteanna (151)

Joe Carey

Ceist:

151. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of tidal protection banks (details supplied) at Kilkee, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3120/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The embankments in question are old Land Commission embankments for which the Office of Public Works (OPW) has no responsibility. However, in September 2015, the OPW provided funding of €1,435,952 to Clare County Council as a once-off allocation for the repair of coastal infrastructure arising from the severe storms which occurred at the beginning of 2014. This was in addition to the funding of €8,276,433 which had already been committed for specific coastal areas identified for repair by the Council. All monies have been paid to Clare County Council and it is a matter for the Council to prioritise and implement all necessary repair works.