Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail)
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123. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the necessary financial assistance will be provided to Fingal County Council to tackle the alarming rate of coastal erosion that is occurring at Rush, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4166/20]

Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent)
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I am advised that the issue of coastal erosion at Rush, County Dublin is a matter for Fingal County Council, who are working to address this issue in consultation with all relevant bodies including the Office of Public Works (OPW) and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).

Consultants appointed by Fingal County Council have prepared a plan to address significant and long-term coastal change in the Rogerstown Outer Estuary including the Rush coastline. Fingal County Council has advised that due to the ecological sensitivity of the site and the complexity of the issues involved, it is likely that the assessment of this plan, which will include extensive public consultation, environmental assessment and the relevant consent processes, will take over a year to complete.

My Office continues to co-operate and assist Fingal County Council and if a viable option to address this issue is approved, the Council may submit an application for funding to OPW or other central Government Departments as appropriate.