Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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190. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has examined flood prevention measures for a premises (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45875/15]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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It is a matter for Kerry County Council (KCC) in the first instance to investigate and address localised flooding problems. If, following assessment, viable measures to address the flooding problem are identified then the Council may implement such measures using its own resources. The Hotel, as a commercial enterprise, may also be in a position to invest in protective measures.

It is open to the Council to submit an application for funding if necessary under the Office of Public Works (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation and Coastal Protection Scheme. Any application received will be assessed under the scheme's eligibility criteria which includes 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 under Flood Risk Management.

No application has been received to date by the OPW from KCC under the Minor Works Scheme for a project at this location in Killarney, Co Kerry.

This location is not within the Killarney Area For Further Assessment (AFA) being assessed under the South West Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) study.