Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Local authorities are responsible for the management of problems associated with coastal change and erosion in their respective areas, but there is a need for a long-term, co-ordinated approach to tackle the issues of coastal change and to provide a framework for key decisions to be taken on how Ireland can best manage its coast, being aware of the future risks and associated planning requirements. The Government has established an interdepartmental group on managing coastal change to scope out an approach for the development of a national co-ordinated and integrated strategy to manage the protected impact of coastal change on our communities, economies, heritage, culture and environment. The interdepartmental group is currently chaired by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the Office of Public Works will bring forward options and recommendations for the Government to consider in due course.

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