Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2026
675. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the proposed scheme to enable families to relocate out of the flood zone (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6491/26]
View answerThe Deputy will be aware that I visited Donegal last year and understand the flood issue pertaining to Elm Park in Buncrana. Most of impacted homeowners have the option of availing of the Defective Concrete Block Scheme and the OPW intends to undertake flood relief works. The residents however are concerned about the length of time before those flood work would be completed and have asked that consideration be given to relocation options.
I am positively disposed to looking at solutions to the flooding issue based on the needs of those affected. I have asked officials in my Department to collaborate with colleagues in the Office of Public Works to develop proposals in this regard.
When a workable solution is reached for the impacted homeowners in Elm Park I will bring the proposal to cabinet colleagues for approval.
