Flood Risk Management

Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016

Friday, 16 September 2016

Ceisteanna (874)

Dara Calleary

Ceist:

874. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide details on the relocation scheme announced for houses in flood zone areas. [25755/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Interdepartmental Flood Policy Co-ordination Group is considering a range of policy issues and options in relation to flood risk management, including the potential costs and benefits associated with the introduction of a voluntary home relocation scheme. The work of the Group will, when completed, be submitted to Government for consideration in the context of the merits of the introduction of any such scheme.