Coastal Erosion

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2020

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Ceisteanna (131)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Ceist:

131. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Office of Public Works will finish consideration of an application from Galway County Council for funding to appoint a consultant to propose works to deal with coastal erosion in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4631/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (Kevin Boxer Moran)

I have been advised by the Office of Public Works that an application submitted under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme by Galway County Council for a project at Tawin, Maree, Co. Galway is currently under consideration. Further information has been requested from the Council to complete the assessment.