Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 January 2025
386. Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will ensure the OPW assist and liaise with the local authority in relation to the collapse of a flood wall on the Camac River in Dublin 8 has affected local residents (details supplied). [1172/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra401. Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will report on the recent destruction of riverbanks and homes along the Camac in the Dublin 8 area and recommendations for the OPW to carry out essential works that mitigate further loss of riverbanks and structure collapse. [1651/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Public Works, (OPW), was made aware on Monday 6th January of the collapse of a wall at the property referenced at Tyrconnell Street, Inchicore into the Camac River. The OPW made immediate contact with Dublin City Council that has been liaising with the affected property owners. Engineers in Dublin City Council have assessed the location along with their consultants/contractors. Dublin City Council has confirmed that remedial works are now underway to reduce any potential flood risk and enhance public safety. The OPW will have further engagement with Dublin City Council as necessary in relation to this matter.
In relation to any localised or urgent flood risk identified by Dublin City Council, it is open to the Council to apply for funding assistance through the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. The Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme was introduced by the OPW on an administrative, non-statutory basis in 2009. The purpose of this scheme is to provide funding to Local Authorities to undertake minor flood mitigation works or studies to address localised flooding and coastal protection problems within their administrative areas.
Applications for funding from local authorities are considered for flood relief and erosion protection measures costing up to €750,000 in each instance. Funding of up to 90% of the cost is available for approved projects. Applications are assessed by the OPW having regard to the specific economic, social and environmental criteria of the scheme, including a cost benefit ratio and having regard to the availability of funding for flood risk management. Full details of this scheme are available on www.floodinfo.ie/
