Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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I am aware of the devastating flooding caused by Storm Babet late last year to Mogeely. Flooding has a very significant impact on people, families, businesses and communities. Localised flooding is a matter for the Local Authority, who can apply under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme, for funding to undertake short-term measures in the form of mitigation works to address fluvial flooding and coastal protection problems within their administrative area.

Under the scheme, applications are considered for projects that are estimated to cost not more than €750,000 in each instance. Funding up to 90% of the cost is available for approved projects. Once an application is received, the OPW will assess it with regard to the specific economic, technical, social and environmental criteria of the scheme. If approved, it will then be the responsibility of the Local Authority to implement and maintain the interim works.

The OPW have been advised that Cork County Council is currently preparing an application to the scheme for interim flood risk mitigation works at Gleann Fia and at other locations in Mogeely. I understand that Cork County Council are considering all possible solutions, including the proposal suggested in your question, to mitigate against flooding in that area.