John Lahart (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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343. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an update on the Poddle and Whitechurch stream flood alleviation schemes, including expenditure and timeline for completion. [15013/25]

Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent)
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The Whitechurch Stream Flood Alleviation Scheme is being led by South Dublin County Council and the River Poddle Flood Alleviation Scheme is jointly led by South Dublin County Council and Dublin City Council. Funding for both schemes is provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW) and is part of the Government’s commitment of €1.3 billion for the delivery of flood relief measures over the lifetime of the National Development Plan to 2030.

Both schemes are currently at construction, which is being undertaken by the OPW's direct labour force.

The Whitechurch Steam Flood Alleviation Scheme commenced construction in Q1 2023. Landowner agreements are informing the works programme and to date, approximately 37% of the planned works have been completed. It is estimated that the construction works will be substantially complete by the end of Q2 2026. When complete, this scheme will provide flood protection against 1 in 100 year flood events to 52 residential and commercial properties; and will be adaptable to the increased risk from climate change. The Total Project Budget for this scheme is estimated to be some €8.6m, with total expenditure to the end of 2024 of €4.8m. Updates on the progression of the scheme are available on the project's website www.whitechurchfas.ie/.

The River Poddle Flood Alleviation Scheme commenced construction in Q1 2024 and approximately 37% of the works have been completed to date. It is estimated that the construction works will be substantially complete by the end of Q2 2027. When complete, the scheme will provide flood protection against 1 in 100 year flood events to 921 residential and commercial properties; and will be adaptable to the increased risk from climate change. The Total Project Budget for this scheme is estimated at some €21.7m, with total expenditure to the end of 2024 of €4.9m. Updates on the progression of the scheme are available on the scheme's website www.poddlefas.ie/.