Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am advised that local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each local authority to investigate and address and that local authorities may carry out flood mitigation works using their own resources. The OPW operates a minor flood mitigation works and coastal protection scheme to provide funding to local authorities to undertake minor flood mitigation works or studies to address localised flooding and coastal protection problems within their administrative areas. The scheme generally applies to relatively straightforward cases where a solution can be readily identified and achieved in a short timeframe and which meets the criteria of the scheme.

Flooding caused by the ponding of rainwater or a lack of capacity in surface water drainage systems are the responsibility of the local authority. The local authority is also responsible for funding and carrying out the maintenance, upkeep and improvement of its roads network infrastructure. It is open to Cork County Council to bring forward a proposal under the minor works scheme for viable measures at this location provided the scheme criteria are met. However, no application has been submitted under the minor flood mitigation works and coastal protection scheme for this location.

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