Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 May 2022
290. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of plans to progress works to address issues with the strand line wall, in Kilkee, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22711/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraLocal flooding and coastal erosion issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. Where necessary, Local Authorities may put forward proposals to relevant central Government Departments, including the Office of Public Works, for funding of appropriate measures depending on the infrastructure or assets under threat.
Under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme, applications are considered for projects that are estimated to cost not more than €750,000 in each instance. Funding of up to 90% of the cost is available for approved projects. Applications are assessed by the OPW having regard to the specific economic, social and environmental criteria of the scheme, including a cost benefit ratio and having regard to the availability of funding for flood risk management. Full details of this scheme are available on www.opw.ie.
Clare County Council have submitted an application to the OPW on 3rd May 2022 for a study to examine the Strand line seawall, Kilkee. Once the application has been assessed by OPW a response will issue to Clare County Council.
