Wednesday, 19 Dec 2018

Written Answers Nos. 172-205

Flood Relief Schemes Data

Ceisteanna (172, 174, 177, 179, 180)

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

172. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount spent by the Office of Public Works and Westmeath County Council on flood defences for Athlone in 2017 and to date in 2018; the projects completed in that time; the flood defence projects planned for 2019; the moneys allocated; when construction will be commenced; when each project will be completed; when the overall scheme for Athlone will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53786/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

174. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the specific projects undertaken since 2016 on the Claregalway flood defence scheme; the amount spent in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018 on the scheme; the specific projects planned for 2019; the associated cost of these projects; when the overall scheme will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53788/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

177. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the specific projects undertaken since 2016 on the Dunkellin flood defence scheme; the amount spent in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018 on the scheme; the specific projects planned for 2019; the associated cost of those projects; when the overall scheme will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53791/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

179. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the specific projects undertaken since 2016 on the Skibbereen flood defence scheme; the amount spent in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018 on the scheme; the specific projects planned for 2019; the associated cost of those projects; when the overall scheme will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53793/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

180. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the specific projects undertaken since 2016 on the Templemore flood defence scheme in County Tipperary; the amount spent in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018 on the scheme; the specific projects planned for 2019; the associated cost of those projects; when the overall scheme will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53794/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

I propose to take Questions Nos. 172, 174, 177, 179 and 180 together.

The following table sets out the position with regard to the flood relief schemes referred to in the questions as outlined above. These schemes are being advanced by the Office of Public Works and the relevant Local Authorities and are at various stages of construction. It would not be feasible to detail all the various works elements involved in the construction of these schemes. However, all the schemes have many of the construction works elements common to most flood relief schemes including reinforced walls, earthen embankments, culverts, dredging, pumping and other associated drainage components.

Scheme	Current status	Expenditure 2016	Expenditure 2017	Expenditure 2018 (to date)	Anticipated Expenditure in 2019*	Expected Completion
Athlone, Co. Westmeath	Under construction since November 2017	Nil	€0.283M	€1.65M	€3m	End of 2021
Claregalway, Co. Galway	Under Construction since June 2016	€1.17M	€2.7M	€2.1M	€0.5M	Second half of 2019
Dunkellin River,Co Galway	Under Construction since August 2016	€0.43M	€2.13M	€2.6M	€1M	Second half of 2019
Skibbereen, Co. Cork	Under Construction since July 2016	€4.5M	€4.2M	€15.2M	€3M	First half of 2019
Templemore, Co. Tipperary	Under construction since July 2017	Nil	€0.33M	€1.4M	€3M	End of 2019

* Estimated amounts and subject to change

Flood Relief Schemes Status

Ceisteanna (173)

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

173. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if work has been completed on Bandon Bridge as part of the Office of Public Works flood defence scheme; if not, when the work will be completed; when work will be completed on flood defence walls and the embankment for Bandon; when the overall scheme for Bandon will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53787/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

The Bandon Flood Relief Scheme is due to be substantially completed in the third quarter of 2019. Scheduled works on Bandon Bridge for 2018 have now finished. A small amount of work remains to be completed on the bridge and this will resume in May of next year and is due to be completed by July 2019. Scheme flood defence walls and embankments are now substantially completed. The works undertaken to date offer greatly increased flood protection to the town.

Question No. 174 answered with Question No. 172.

Flood Relief Schemes Data

Ceisteanna (175, 176, 178, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205)

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

175. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the flood defence scheme for Clonakilty, County Cork; the specific projects planned under the scheme; the cost and completion date of each project; the projects to be commenced in 2019; the associated cost and completion dates of those projects; when the overall scheme will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53789/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

176. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the flood defence scheme for the Dodder fluvial phase 2c, 2d and 2e for Dublin city; the specific projects planned under the scheme; the cost and completion date of each project; the projects to be commenced in 2019; the associated cost and completion dates of those projects; when the overall scheme will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53790/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

178. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the flood defence scheme for the Ennis lower, County Clare; the specific projects planned under the scheme; the cost and completion date of each project; the projects to be commenced in 2019; the associated cost and completion dates of those projects; when the overall scheme will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53792/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

188. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if consultants have been appointed for the flood defence scheme for the River Camac, Dublin; when the scheme will be commenced; the specific projects to be commenced; the associated cost and completion dates for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53802/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

189. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the flood defence scheme for Crossmolina, County Mayo; when the scheme will be commenced; the specific projects to be commenced; the associated cost and completion dates for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53803/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

190. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the flood defence schemes for Douglas and Togher, County Cork; when the schemes will be commenced; the specific projects to be commenced; the associated cost and completion dates for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53804/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

191. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the flood defence scheme for Ennis south, County Clare; when the scheme will be commenced; the specific projects to be commenced; the associated cost and completion dates for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53805/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

192. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the flood defence scheme for Enniscorthy, County Wexford; when the scheme will be commenced; the specific projects to be commenced; the associated cost and completion dates for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53806/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

193. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the flood defence scheme for Glanmire and Glashaboy, County Cork; when the scheme will be commenced; the specific projects to be commenced; the associated cost and completion dates for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53807/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

194. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the flood defence scheme for Gort lowlands, County Galway; when the scheme will be commenced; the specific projects to be commenced; the associated cost and completion dates for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53808/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

195. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the flood defence scheme for King’s Island, County Limerick; when the scheme will be commenced; the specific projects to be commenced; the associated cost and completion dates for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53809/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

196. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the flood defence scheme for lower Lee, Cork city; when the scheme will be commenced; the specific projects to be commenced; the associated cost and completion dates for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53810/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

197. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the flood defence scheme for lower Morrell, County Kildare; when the scheme will be commenced; the specific projects to be commenced; the associated cost and completion dates for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53811/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

198. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the flood defence scheme for Midleton, County Cork; when the scheme will be commenced; the specific projects to be commenced; the associated cost and completion dates for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53812/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

199. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the flood defence scheme for Mountmellick, County Laois; when the scheme will be commenced; the specific projects to be commenced; the associated cost and completion dates for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53813/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

200. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the flood defence scheme for the River Poddle, County Dublin; when the scheme will be commenced; the specific projects to be commenced; the associated cost and completion dates for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53814/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

201. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the flood defence scheme for Portarlington, County Laois; when the scheme will be commenced; the specific projects to be commenced; the associated cost and completion dates for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53815/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

202. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the flood defence scheme for Raphoe, County Donegal; when the scheme will be commenced; the specific projects to be commenced; the associated cost and completion dates for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53816/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

203. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the flood defence scheme for Sandymount, County Dublin; when the scheme will be commenced; the specific projects to be commenced; the associated cost and completion dates for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53817/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

204. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the flood defence scheme for Skerries, County Dublin; when the scheme will be commenced; the specific projects to be commenced; the associated cost and completion dates for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53818/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

205. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the flood defence scheme for Whitechurch, County Dublin; when the scheme will be commenced; the specific projects to be commenced; the associated cost and completion dates for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53819/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

I propose to take Questions Nos. 175, 176, 178 and 188 to 205, inclusive, together.

The following table sets out the position with regard to the flood relief schemes referred to in the Deputy's questions. These schemes are being advanced by both the Office of Public Works and the relevant Local Authorities and are at various stages of design and implementation. It would not be feasible to detail all the various works elements involved in the construction of these schemes. However, all the schemes have many of the construction works elements common to most flood relief schemes including reinforced walls, earthen embankments, culverts, dredging, pumping and other associated drainage components.

Scheme	Current Status
Camac River, Co. Dublin	Tender Documents for appointment of consultants being assessed by DCC prior to being placed on e-Tenders. Not possible at this stage to indicate commencement date.
Clonakilty, Co Cork	Construction commenced in April 2018.
Crossmolina, Co. Mayo	Detailed design being progressed following Public Exhibition in May 2018. Commencement possibly 2020.
Dodder, Co. Dublin (Phase 2C, 2D, 2E ongoing)	Nearing substantial completion. RDS wall is awaiting Part 8 planning from DCC prior to commencement. Beaver Row element is starting in January 2019 following agreement with landowners.
Douglas & Togher, Co. Cork	Currently at detailed design stage with procurement of civil works contractor to commence shortly. Construction commence mid 2019.
Ennis Lower, Co. Clare	Substantially complete. Bank Place works outstanding
Ennis South, Co. Clare	Tender award stage. Commence construction early 2019.
Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford	Public Exhibition early 2019. Commence construction 2020.
Glanmire & Glashaboy, Co. Cork	Scheme has been submitted to Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform for confirmation under the Arterial Drainage Acts. Construction commence mid 2019.
Gort Lowlands, Co. Galway	Feasibility studies ongoing
King's Island, Co. Limerick	Consultants to submit for planning in Q2 2019. Construction commence 2020.
Lower Lee, Co. Cork	Currently at Detailed Design stage. Scheme to be submitted to Minister for Public Exhibition & Reform for Confirmation in first half of 2019. Phase 1 construction commence in 2020.
Lower Morell, Co. Kildare	Awaiting approval to commence to construction
Midleton, Co. Cork	Outline design stage where the preferred option for the scheme is being developed. Environmental assessment and final reports on the scheme development are due for completion Q4 2019 following that the scheme will move to the planning stage. Possible construction commencement 2022.
Mountmellick, Co. Laois	Tender documents for consultants being finalised. Consultants to be appointed in Q1 2019.
Poddle River, Co. Dublin	Progressing - Stage 1 Design. Possible construction commencement 2020.
Portarlington, Co. Laois	Tender documents are being prepared for consultants. Anticipated appointment mid-2019.
Raphoe, Co. Donegal	Feasibility study ongoing.
Sandymount, Co. Dublin (Phase 2)	Awaiting Part 8 approval from Dublin City Council. Possible construction commencement 2019.
Skerries, Co. Dublin	Feasibility study ongoing
Whitechurch, Co. Dublin	Progressing - Stage 1 Design. Possible construction commencement 2019.

* please note that figures in this column are estimates only and are subject to change

Question No. 177 answered with Question No. 172.

Question No. 178 answered with Question No. 175.

Questions Nos. 179 and 180 answered with Question No. 172.

Flood Relief Schemes Status

Ceisteanna (181, 182, 183, 186)

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

181. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the flood defence scheme for Northlands, County Meath, has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53795/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

182. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the flood defence scheme for south Campshires in Dublin city has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53796/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

183. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the flood defence scheme for Foynes, County Limerick, has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53797/18]

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

186. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the flood defence scheme planned for Bellurgan, County Louth, has been completed in 2018; if not, when it will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53800/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

I propose to take Questions Nos. 181 to 183, inclusive, and 186 together.

I am pleased to confirm that the programmed flood relief works in Northlands, Co. Meath; the South Campshires in Dublin City; Foynes, Co. Limerick; and Bellurgan, Co. Meath are complete, or substantially complete, in all areas.

In Northlands, Co. Meath, the construction of the scheme, which consists of in-situ reinforced concrete walls and precast concrete “U-channels”, began in November 2016 and was substantially completed in Q1 of 2018.

In Dublin City, the South Campshires Flood Protection Project, which is being progressed by Dublin City Council (DCC) with funding being provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW), has been deemed to be substantially complete and is providing flood protection. The scheme was substantially compete in Q1 2018. While the site has been closed, monthly progress meetings with DCC are still being held, as there are a number of final outstanding items (in the form of tender competitions) being completed by DCC. However, the construction being carried out by the OPW is complete.

In Foynes, Co. Limerick, the tidal flood relief scheme includes a wall over a 1.3km stretch (mainly sheet piled) with 7 demountable barriers of varying lengths and other ancillary works, and protects Foynes from the 1 in 200-year tidal flood risk within the port. Works commenced in September 2016 and were completed in mid 2017.

In Bellurgan, Co. Louth, Louth County Council has been progressing the works which commenced in 2017 and are now substantially complete.

Flood Relief Schemes Status

Ceisteanna (184)

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

184. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if phases 2 and 3 of the flood defence scheme for the River Wad, Dublin city, have been completed; if not, when these phases will be completed; when the entire flood defence scheme will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53798/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

Dublin City Council is implementing the Wad River Flood Alleviation Scheme with funding from the Office of Public Works. Phase 1 of the Scheme has been completed. Work on Phase 2 is ongoing and the next stage is planned to comprise works under the Howth Road and under Clontarf Promenade. Following those works the next stage is planned to consist of works along Collins Avenue East, Malahide Road and Collins Park. All of these remaining works are planned to be carried out over a number of years.

The total Scheme, which comprises of large drainage culverts, a large retention pond and flood flow control devices, will provide protection against an estimated current 100-Year fluvial flood for approximately 206 buildings, as well as reducing flood risk to Howth Road, Malahide Road, Collins Avenue East and many local roadways in the Wad River Catchment.

Flood Relief Schemes Status

Ceisteanna (185)

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

185. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the environmental impact statement has been completed for the flood defence scheme in Arklow, County Wicklow; if surveying has been completed in respect of the wastewater treatment plant; if all reports have been completed; if planning permission has been sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53799/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

Wicklow County Council is the lead authority for advancing the design of a flood relief scheme for Arklow with funding provided by the Office of Public Works. Consultants have been commissioned to undertake engineering and environmental studies to assess and develop a viable, cost effective and sustainable flood relief scheme for the Avoca River.

An Environmental Impact Assessment Report is currently being prepared and it is proposed to submit proposals for the Scheme to An Bord Pleanála in the second half of 2019 for approval under section 226 of the Planning and Development Acts. The application is dependent on the outcomes of surveys and studies, which are planned or underway, including an assessment of the potential impacts of the flood scheme on Arklow Marsh and a study of the hydro geomorphology of the Avoca River.

The Office of Public Works is not responsible for drainage or wastewater matters and these do not form any part of the proposed flood relief scheme..

Question No. 186 answered with Question No. 181.

Flood Relief Schemes Status

Ceisteanna (187)

Eugene Murphy

Ceist:

187. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the flood defence scheme for Blackpool, County Cork, has been submitted to his Department for confirmation; when the scheme will be commenced; the specific projects to be commenced; the associated cost and completion dates for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53801/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

The River Bride (Blackpool) Flood Relief Scheme was submitted by the Commissioners of Public Works for approval, i.e. Confirmation under the Arterial Drainage Acts, to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in August 2018. The Minister is currently undertaking the Confirmation process.

The scheme will consist of the following works:

- The construction of floodwalls and embankments to mitigate against future flooding

- The construction of new culverts on a section of previously open channel

- Bridge replacement

- Installation of a sedimentation trap on the left bank of the River Bride

- Modifications to the existing foul and surface water collection networks in the general vicinity

- Construction of pumping stations

- Miscellaneous other minor works.

Subject to the Scheme being Confirmed following the review process, it is anticipated that a Contractor will be appointed to commence the works in mid 2019, with construction expected to take at least two years.

The estimated total budget for the Scheme at this point in time is €20.5 million. This is subject to change.

Questions Nos. 188 to 205, inclusive, answered with Question No. 175.