Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 January 2018
197. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the assistance which can be provided to persons (details supplied) following a recent flooding event; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4012/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn Sunday 21 January 2018, an extreme flood event occurred on the Mulkear River catchment following significant rainfall. Preliminary investigations by the Office of Public Works (OPW) of the flood event, which included review of the hydrometric gauging stations that monitor water levels within the overall Mulkear catchment, indicate that record high levels were reached.
A residential property referred to by the Deputy was flooded. In addition, some roads were impassable, and significant tracts of land were also flooded. On Monday 22 January and again on Wednesday 24 January, the OPW Engineers met with the residents of the flooded property. The OPW is reviewing the flood event to determine the measures necessary to prevent a recurrence of the flooding in the area.
A flood alleviation scheme was constructed by the OPW between 1999 and 2001 to reduce flood risk in Cappamore and its environs. The OPW is unaware of any other properties having suffered flooding during this recent event, but investigations are continuing.
