Flood Relief Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2020

Tuesday, 6 October 2020

Ceisteanna (295)

Paul Kehoe

Ceist:

295. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the flood relief scheme for Rosslare Strand, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28383/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Office of Public Works in conjunction with Wexford County Council have been progressing options for coastal erosion protection works along Rosslare Strand to the seaward side, and flood defence works to the landward side of the spit in Rosslare.

The Commissioners of Public Works have now formally approved funding in the amount of approximately €600,000 to engage consultants to prepare the design of the proposed works to bring the project forward for submission for planning and other relevant statutory consents, and subject to such consents, to detailed design, tendering and construction, with total funding of €6.4m to be made available should a viable scheme be identified.

Wexford County Council are currently working on tender documents to advertise for the design consultant in the coming months.