Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 January 2019
264. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when funding will be provided for flood relief works at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54054/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraLocal flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address, and Laois County Council may carry out flood mitigation works using its own resources. The Office of Public Works Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme, however, also makes funds available to Local Authorities to undertake minor flood mitigation works or studies to address localised flooding problems within their administrative areas. The eligibility criteria of this scheme, including a requirement that any measures are cost beneficial, are published on the OPW website, www.opw.ie. It is open to the Council to submit a funding application for flood mitigation works under the Scheme. Any application received will be considered in accordance with the scheme's eligibility criteria and the overall availability of resources for flood risk management.
No application has been received from Laois County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme for the area mentioned in the Deputy’s question.
