Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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230. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19353/23]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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There is currently a steering group in place, comprising representatives of the Office of Public Works and Kerry County Council, to progress the Kenmare Flood Relief Scheme, as part of the Government's €1.3bn investment in flood relief under the National Development Plan to 2030.

Kerry County Council appointed Engineering and Environmental consultants in May, 2022 to develop and design a flood relief scheme for Kenmare that will be socially, technically, economically and environmentally acceptable to alleviate the risk of flooding to the community.

The Kenmare FRS is currently at Stage 1 which involves data collection, surveying works and hydrological assessment. Stage 1 is programmed to be completed in 2024.

As part of the scheme the consultant has provided a Preliminary Feasibility Report on Advance and Interim Works that could be carried out to reduce flood risk in the period until the final scheme has been constructed.

In relation to this property the Steering Group has instructed the consultant to provide details for a feasibility study with a view to viable interim works being put in place ahead of the delivery for the flood relief scheme for Kenmare. A planning and consent process will be a requirement for any potential measures identified together with all environmental considerations.