Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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385. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the collapse of a bank at the quay in Garrane, Killorglin, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21970/15]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As I indicated in my reply to the Deputy's Question of 18 May 2015 on this matter the refurbishment of this stretch of flood defence of approx 1 kilometre in length at Garrane, Killorglin, Co. Kerry is included in the Office of Public Works (OPW) 2015 programme of works.

The proposal is to strengthen the defence in this location to defend against the extreme events experienced last year and this stronger defence requires an increase in land mass to support the greater footprint. OPW has had initial discussions with affected landowners about the work in question.

As the location of the proposed works is within a designated Special Area of Conservation the OPW is also in discussions with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).

Subject to the OPW making progress in the discussion with affected landowners and the NPWS it hopes to be in a position to commence works this Summer.