Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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68. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of coastal protection and flood relief projects in Rosslare Strand, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25054/22]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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The Rosslare Coastal Erosion and Flood Relief Scheme is being led by Wexford County Council, with funding provided by the Office of Public Works. The proposed works will contain both coastal protection and flood relief elements.

Nicholas O’Dwyer were appointed as consultants for this scheme in December 2021. The Steering Group Meetings are being held on a monthly basis with attendance from the OPW, Wexford County Council and the engineering consultants.

While the consultants have commenced their work the project is still in the early stages. The Scheme is at ‘Stage 1- Option Assessment, Scheme Development and Preliminary Design’, and this is the first of a 5-Stage process. This stage comprises of data collection and review, surveying, modelling, environmental surveys and scheme analysis and development. This stage also includes public consultation events and collaborative workshops to ensure that the public/stakeholders have the opportunity to have an input and comment on the proposed works.

A scheme website is currently being developed and will be announced through Wexford County Council when available. This website will contain ongoing updates and information regarding future Public Consultation events and will provide regular updates regarding the progression of the scheme.