Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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181. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the north quay, Drogheda, will be included in scheduled flood relief works in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50753/18]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The outline design concept for the proposed Flood Relief Scheme (FRS) at Drogheda, Co. Louth, which was developed as part of the OPW’s CFRAM programme, currently includes proposals for works at the north quay. The Drogheda FRS has an estimated cost of €16.8 million and is planned to include construction of a series of hard defences (flood embankments and walls) along the River Boyne, and improvement of conveyance, hard defences and a flow diversion channel on various tributaries, protecting over 380 properties when completed. Full details of the proposals can be found at Floodinfo.ie.

The OPW has set up a project steering group for the Drogheda FRS, comprising of OPW personnel and representatives from Louth County Council. The steering group will oversee the further development of the proposed scheme, and consider the approach to implementation, having regard to the nature of the project.

The first main task of the steering group will be to initiate the procurement of engineering design consultants and environmental consultants from the framework for such consultants established by the OPW. When appointed, the consultants will then be part of the project steering group.