Written answers

Tuesday, 28 January 2014

Department of Environment, Community and Local Government

Severe Weather Events Response

Photo of Maureen O'SullivanMaureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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486. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider a small grants scheme for those communities adversely affected by the recent storms that is those communities who will not qualify for the larger grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3804/14]

Photo of Phil HoganPhil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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During the period from 13 December 2014 to 6 January 2014 Ireland was subjected to a series of severe storms, affecting the country roughly once every three days. In addition to the very strong winds, there were periods of extremely heavy rain and a lot of thunderstorm activity. These storms coincided with high spring tides and created severe and damaging conditions in a number of coastal areas.

On 14 January I brought an Interim Report to Government on the storms, compiled by my Department in its capacity as Lead Government Department for the response to severe weather.

At the request of Government, my Department is seeking more detailed reports from local authorities, to be provided over the coming 2 weeks, on the anticipated repair and recovery works, including related costings. This will enable Government, through the specific areas of responsibility of relevant Departments and Agencies, to support the local authorities on recovery measures, including repairs to community infrastructure and amenities.

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