Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 April 2016
182. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding a stream (details supplied) in County Kerry that is overflowing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5680/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraLocal flooding and coastal erosion issues are matters for Local Authorities to investigate and address in the first instance and to carry out flood mitigation and coastal protection works using its own resources.
It is open to Kerry County Council to submit a funding application under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme to the Office of Public Works. Any application received will be considered in accordance with the scheme eligibility criteria, which include a requirement that any measures are cost beneficial, and having regard to the overall availability of resources for flood risk management. Application forms are available on the OPW's website under Flood Risk Management: http://www.opw.ie/en/floodriskmanagement/operations/minorfloodworkscoastalprotectionscheme/.
