Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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462. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the regeneration plans for the Kings Island area of Limerick city have taken into account the scale of the recent flooding in the area, the damage caused to local homes; and if the regeneration plans incorporate adequate flood defences that can withstand such flood risks into the future. [9171/14]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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The Limerick Regeneration Framework Implementation Plan (LRFIP) was drawn up having regard to the existing flood risk for St Mary's Park and King's Island as well as past instances of flooding in Limerick City and King’s Island. The Plan promotes a precautionary approach with regard to the provision of replacement housing and the refurbishment of those houses scheduled for retention and recognises the potential risk due to increases in sea levels and increased severity of flooding. The strategic objectives outlined in the plan for St Mary's Park and King's Island take due account of the Shannon Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) programme which is currently being progressed by the OPW.