Written answers
Thursday, 19 May 2022
Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
Flood Risk Management
Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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226. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when his Department received additional documentation relating to a project (details supplied); and when a decision on same will be issued. [25489/22]
Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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Local flooding and coastal erosion issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address.
Under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme, applications are considered for projects that are estimated to cost not more than €750,000 in each instance. Funding of up to 90% of the cost is available for approved projects. Applications are assessed by the OPW having regard to the specific economic, social and environmental criteria of the scheme, including a cost benefit ratio and having regard to the availability of funding for flood risk management. Full details of this scheme are available on www.opw.ie.
Clare County Council previously submitted six applications under the Minor Works Scheme, for areas identified in the study area of the Malbay Coastal Flood and Erosion Risk Management Study area.
| ProtectionLocation | Project Details | ApprovedFunding | Year of Approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quilty to Miltown Malbay (Quilty, Spanish Point & Whitestrand) | Coastal erosion & flood risk management study | €65,000 | 2015 |
| Spanish Point | Provide rock armour over 75m | €225,000 | 2020 |
| Miltown Malbay | To construct a 206m long DN1200 culvert to alleviate flooding Associated Works Replacement of culvert | €490,500 €45,000 | 2020 2012 |
| Whitestrand | Detailed design and planning | €36,000 | 2020 |
| Liscannor Bay (Clahane, Liscannor & Miltown Malbay) | Coastal erosion & flood risk management study | €108,000 | 2015 |
While the OPW currently has no application on hand under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for works at Quilty, the OPW is engaging with Clare County Council. Specifically the OPW is requesting some additional information to be able to determine if viable works at this area can be considered.
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