Ruairi Ó Murchú (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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19. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress being made in relation to flood risk management at Annagassan and Termonfeckin, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21491/23]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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The Office of Public Works, Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme was the largest ever flood risk study carried out in the State and covered 300 areas believed to be at significant flood risk.

The CFRAM process investigated possible structural Flood Relief measures for both Annagassan and Termonfeckin. However while CFRAM did not identify economically viable schemes for these communities the OPW is undertaking a review of the risk in these communities and the likely costs and benefits.

The purpose of the Scheme Viability Review (SVR) is to determine whether or not potential schemes should be taken to the full Flood Relief Scheme Project Stages. Its purpose is not to develop and design a Scheme in preparation for planning.

Due to resource constraints in the market the Termonfeckin SVR is being undertaken by the OPW and is expected to be completed by the end of Q3 2023.

Following a procurement process to complete the review of a potential scheme for Annagassan consultants have been appointed and the outcome of the review is expected at the end of 2023.

Once the outcome of the SVRs are known OPW will discuss the results with Louth County Council.