Dail Question 148 on Funding for Anti-Flood Measures
Friday, 10 July 2009 19:18
Dáil Question: Addressed to the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Dr. Martin Manseragh, TD by Deputy Finian McGrath.

* For WRITTEN answer on Tuesday, 8th July, 2009.

Question: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide funding for anti-flood measures in areas(details supplied) in County Dublin.

REPLY


The Office of Public Works are aware that the areas of Clanmoyle Road, Donnycarney, Dublin 5, Elm Mount Avenue, Beaumont, Dublin 3, Lower Fairview Avenue, Dublin 3 and Clontarf, Dublin 3 were affected by the stormwaters of 2 July of this year, having been previously affected last August.

The OPW are awaiting the completion of the report by Dublin City Council, which will outline some options for dealing with the flood risk in this area. A meeting has been scheduled between the OPW and DCC to plan how best to proceed.