Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 November 2017
94. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if assistance for a person (details supplied) will be provided; if the OPW has visited the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49808/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the management of fluvial flood risk where a river comes out of its banks and floods adjacent properties or roads etc. I understand that the problem at the location in question relates to erosion of the river bank for which the OPW does not have a responsibility or function. I am advised that there has been no flooding involved in this case and that there is no risk of flooding. The problem of riverbank erosion would be a matter for the local authority or the riparian owner concerned.
An application for funding for works at this location was submitted by Limerick City and County Council under the OPW's Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme and the Council was informed that the proposed works in the application to address river bank erosion were not eligible for funding under the Scheme which is designed to support localised flood relief works only. The question of OPW visiting the site, accordingly, did not arise.
