Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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270. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position in relation to a flood protection scheme (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24595/18]

Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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271. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position in relation to a flood protection scheme (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24596/18]

Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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272. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position in relation to a flood protection scheme (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24597/18]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 270 to 272, inclusive, together.

I am advised that in July 2017 the Commissioners of Public Works approved funding of €36,000 to Clare County Council (CCC) under the Office of Public Works (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme for the engagement of engineering consultants to progress the detailed design of a project at Cloughaninchy Co. Clare. The Council has indicated that planning approval has been received for the project under the Planning and Development Regulations 2001-2010 and the Council intends now to progress the project to construction.

With regard to Liscannor Bay, I am advised that a Coastal Erosion and Flood Risk Management Study report on Liscannor Bay has been submitted to the OPW by Clare County Council and is currently being reviewed by the OPW who will revert as soon as possible.

Following a review by the OPW of Coastal Erosion and Flood Risk Management Studies submitted by Clare County Council in connection with Whitestrand Milltown Malbay, a meeting took place recently between the OPW and the Council where the reports were discussed. The Council is currently progressing the issues raised with a view to finalising the reports.