Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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475. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the up-to-date position in respect of efforts to prevent future flooding at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40406/21]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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Kerry County Council carried out a pre-feasibility study for the Sneem area, the recommendation of which was to carry out further more detailed river modelling to assess the feasibility of the measures identified in the pre-feasibility study. Working in co-operation with Kerry County Council, the Office of Public Works (OPW) completed this assessment in April, 2021. This assessment concluded that no viable flood risk management measure for delivery though the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme was identified.

Kerry County Council has informed the OPW that the current owners of the ‘Atlantic Gateway’ development, where all of the at risk properties are located, intend to progress their own flood risk management measures to protect the development. The OPW, through Kerry County Council, have committed to providing data to assist in the design of the works.