Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 April 2021
38. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of an application (details supplied); if the project is to be funded by the Office of Public Works; if so, the cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20958/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is a matter for Local Authorities, in the first instance, to assess and address problems of coastal erosion in their areas. Where necessary, Local Authorities may put forward proposals to relevant central Government Departments, including the OPW, for funding of appropriate measures depending on the infrastructure or assets under threat.
In this regard, the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme provides funding to Local Authorities to undertake minor flood mitigation or coastal protection works or studies, costing less than €0.75 million each, to address localised flooding and coastal protection problems within their administrative areas. Funding for coastal erosion risk management studies may also be applied for under this scheme. Funding of up to 90% of the cost is available for projects which meet the eligibility criteria including a requirement that the proposed measures are cost beneficial. The OPW has published guidelines for coastal erosion risk management measures and funding applications under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme, available on the OPW website – www.gov.ie/opw.
I am pleased to advise the Deputy that Wexford County Council has been notified that funding of €36,000 has been approved for an application submitted under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme for the Detailed Design Study for the Seaview, Kilmore Coastal Protection Scheme.
