Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 December 2018
164. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if officials from his Department will meet with a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51141/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraKerry County Council carried out a pre-feasibility study for the Sneem area, the recommendation of which was to carry out further more detailed river modelling. Working in co-operation with Kerry County Council, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has agreed to undertake this study, which is scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2019.
If this study identifies a cost-beneficial solution to the flooding in Sneem it will be open to the local authority to apply for funding under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme. This Scheme operated by the OPW provides funding assistance and support to local authorities to undertake viable, cost effective, localised and small scale flood relief works in their administrative areas.
Details of the schemes eligibility criteria are available on www.opw.ie.
A representative from the OPW or the Local Authority will contact the person and discuss this matter.
