Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 November 2022
45. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW intends providing funding for the cleaning of a channel (details supplied) in County Galway that was previously allocated funding that was never spent; if so, when it is likely to happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55790/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraLocal Authorities may apply to the Office of Public Works for funding under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme. This scheme provides 90% funding for minor flood mitigation works or studies, costing up to €750,000 each, to address localised flooding and coastal protection problems.
Once approved by the Office of Public Works, it is a matter for the local authority to progress with the approved works and draw down its approved expenditure from the Office of Public Works. I have asked my officials to liaise with the relevant local authority in relation to this issue.
