Flood Relief Schemes Status

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2017

Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Ceisteanna (206)

Joe Carey

Ceist:

206. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of a flood protection scheme (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39254/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

I am advised that in July 2017 the Commissioners of Public Works approved funding of €36,000 to Clare County Council (CCC) under the Office of Public Works Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme for the engagement of engineering consultants to progress the detailed design of a project at Cloughaninchy Co Clare. CCC has indicated that the consultant has been appointed and an initial meeting has been held and a programme agreed for the project. It is expected that the detailed design work will be completed this year and CCC will then advance the project through the planning process. The Council will continue to work closely with the local community throughout the process.