Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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247. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans and the timeframe for flood defences in the St. Mary's area of Limerick city (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37321/17]

Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent)
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Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) is the Contracting Authority for the initial phase of the flood relief scheme for Limerick city at King's Island which includes an advance contract for works at Verdant Place.

LCCC advises that works currently underway at Verdant Place involve the construction of a flood defence wall. The wall extends from Thomond Bridge to St Mary's Community Centre, over a distance of 250 metres. This is Phase 1 of the King's Island flood relief works and was advanced in late 2016 due to recurring flooding at this location. The works on Verdant place are well advanced and are nearing completion.

The remainder of the King's Island flood relief works, including the area referred to by the Deputy, will encompass the entire King's Island over a distance of 3,000 metres. Consultants are currently finalising the Options Assessment Report on the remainder of the King's Island works. This report is due shortly and it is expected that a planning application for the remainder of the works will be lodged with An Bord Pleanala by the Council before the end of 2017. The timing of commencement of construction works will depend on planning approval.