Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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125. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) who is responsible for a stream at a property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47667/22]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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The channel in question is not part of an arterial drainage scheme under the statutory remit of the Office of Public Works (OPW).

Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. 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 benefit to cost ratio and having regard to the availability of funding for flood risk management. Full details of this scheme are available on www.floodinfo.ie.

I am advised that the OPW currently has no application under this Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme in respect of flooding in this area.