Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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66. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a special fund to address and alleviate the flooding that is occurring in a housing estate (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24930/13]

Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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Kenmare has been designated as an Area for Further Assessment (AFA) under the South West Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (SWCFRAM) study, currently underway. This is an in-depth examination of the flood risk in the main river catchments in the South West region. A detailed plan with specific recommendations on measures to manage that risk will be produced by consultants, Mott McDonald Ireland.

The problem of flooding in Kenmare generally, including Scarteen Park, is being assessed to a high level to identify the risks. Draft flood maps will be available in early 2014 and these will be subject to full public consultation. All feasible options for alleviation of flood risk will be identified. In the meantime it is open to Kerry County Council to submit an application for funding to the OPW under the Minor Works and Coastal Protection Scheme in relation to the flooding problem in the housing estate. All requests for funding will be assessed in accordance with the scheme's criteria and having regard to the availability of funding.