Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2016
117. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of a shore bank (details supplied) that has been breached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8068/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is a matter for Kerry County Council (KCC) in the first instance to identify, investigate and address issues of coastal protection and flooding at the location indicated.
KCC may carry out any necessary works using its own resources. It is open to the Council also to submit an application for funding if under the Office of Public Works (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme. Any application received will be assessed under the scheme's eligibility criteria which includes a requirement that any measures are cost beneficial, and having regard to the overall availability of funding. Full details are available on the OPW website http://www.opw.ie.
