Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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186. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of a tidal bank (details supplied) in Killorglin in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5959/16]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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There are flood defence embankments in this location that form part of the River Maine Catchment Drainage Scheme, and as such are maintained by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The River Maine CDS consists of 228 km of channel, 96 km of embankment, 130 bridges and 210 sluice outfall structures. Severe damage was experienced to a number of assets during the storms over the last few years. The OPW is aware of damage at Tulligbeg, however other sections of embankments suffered more severe damage and repair works are being prioritised at these locations. The OPW is currently awaiting environmental assessment reports which are required as the embankments concerned are located within or adjacent to a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).