Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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421. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there is any funding available that a GAA club could apply for (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29491/22]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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I can confirm Engineering and Environmental consultants have been appointed to deliver the Kenmare Flood Relief Scheme. While the proposed Kenmare Flood Relief Scheme is located in close proximity to Templenoe GAA and may include fluvial flood defences on the Finnihy and Kealnagower rivers and Tidal Flood Defences, Templenoe GAA is not within the scheme area.

Local flooding and erosion issues such as those outlined are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. All Local Authorities may carry out flood mitigation works, using either their own resources, or by applying for funding under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme.

Under this 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.gov.ie/opw.

No application for funding under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme has been received for works at Templenoe GAA Club from Kerry County Council.