Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 March 2018
69. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the sea wall will be extended at a pier (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13516/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe wall at the pier in question does not come within the responsibility of the Office of Public Works. Responsibility for the pier and its retaining walls most likely rests with Kerry County Council. The Council would be free to undertake works to the pier using its own resources. I understand also that funding for works such as this may be available from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under its Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme, whereby the Department co-funds up to 75% of the total cost of approved projects with the Local Authority providing the balance.
If there is a flood risk at this location the OPW operates the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme, under which applications from local authorities are considered for measures costing not more than €750,000 in each instance. Funding of up to 90% of the cost is available for projects which meet the eligibility criteria including a requirement that the proposed measures are cost beneficial. Full details are available on the OPW's website at: http://www.opw.ie/en/floodriskmanagement/operations/minorfloodworkscoastalprotectionscheme/
No application has been received to date by the OPW for the location referred to in this question.
