Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will consider introducing a scheme to assist homeowners in protecting their properties against coastal erosion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9333/13]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Investigation and addressing problems of coastal erosion is, in the first instance, a matter for the local authority concerned. It is open to local authorities to apply for funding under the Office of Public Works' Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Any application received will be assessed under the revised eligibility criteria for coastal protection measures introduced by the OPW in 2012, including a requirement that any measures are cost beneficial, and having regard to the overall availability of funding. Application forms and related guidelines are available on the OPW website.