Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 September 2023
196. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if an application for funding for a flood relief scheme for Freshford, County Kilkenny has been approved by his Department; and if there is a timeframe for the commencement of the project. [40960/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraA flood relief scheme for Freshford is part of the Flood Risk Management Plans being funded by €1.3bn for flood relief under the National Development Plan to 2030.
The flood relief scheme for Freshford Co Kilkenny was approved in May 2023 to be included as part of a national pilot to inform the delivery model for future flood relief schemes. This pilot is being overseen by a Steering Group that includes representatives from Kilkenny County Council. This pilot will involve data collection by the Council ahead of and to inform the appointment of engineering and environmental consultants.
