Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 January 2026
427. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the date by which the Whitechurch flood alleviation works will be completed; the work site cleared and public access restored.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4164/26]
View answerThe Whitechurch Stream Flood Alleviation Scheme (Whitechurch Stream FAS) is being progressed by South Dublin County Council with funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW), as part of the Government's commitment to support the delivery of flood relief schemes under the National Development Plan to 2030. The Whitechurch Stream FAS commenced construction in Q1 2023 and is being undertaken by the OPW's direct labour force. Approximately 59% of the planned works have been completed to date, and it is currently estimated that construction work will be substantially complete by Q4 of this year, with demobilisation of the site compound also expected by the end of 2026.
South Dublin County Council has advised that there are currently no public access restrictions in place, and that temporary restrictions might be introduced during the year to accommodate works, however, the Council do not foresee any major restrictions as being necessary.
Further updates on the Whitechurch Stream FAS are available at: www.whitechurchfas.ie/.
