Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2024
299. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if the OPW chair will reconvene the meetings of the steering group on the flood mitigation at Ballycar; if the group will report to the relevant Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12761/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware, the flooding at Ballycar, Co. Clare relates to the flooding of railway infrastructure on the Limerick to Ennis line. The OPW notes that it is ultimately a matter for Iarnród Éireann and the Department of Transport to progress the implementation of the flood mitigation measures identified for Ballycar, given that the primary benefits of the measures are derived from the protection of Iarnród Éireann infrastructure.
In order to progress the implementation of flood mitigation measures identified for Ballycar, officials from my Department have advised that steering group meetings be reconvened. However, given that it is a transport related issue, it remains a matter for Iarnród Éireann and the Department of Transport to progress the reconvening of a steering group.
The OPW remains supportive of any initiative taken by Iarnród Éireann and the Department of Transport to reconvene steering group meetings for Ballycar, and officials from my Department will be available to attend such meetings if invited.
