Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 January 2013
97. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the attention of the Office of Public Works has been drawn to reports of serious erosion at the southern end of Inch spit, County Kerry; if the matter has been investigated or if it will investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2070/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Public Works OPW has not been made aware of reports on coastal erosion problems at the southern end of Inch Spit. Investigation of this matter would in the first instance be a matter for Kerry County Council.
It is open to the Council to apply for funding under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Any application received will be assessed under the revised eligibility criteria for coastal protection measures introduced by the OPW last year, which include a requirement that any measures are cost beneficial, and having regard to the overall availability of funding. Application forms and related guidelines are available on the OPW website.
The Office of Public Works has to date approved funding of €891,000 to Kerry County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme.
