Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2025
213. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding remedial works on a bridge (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51244/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraLocal authorities who need to carry out remedial works to alleviate damage from flooding, landslide, subsidence or other similar occurrences may do so under the Local Authorities (Works) Act 1949. Where such works come under the scope of fisheries legislation, the local authority is required to obtain permission, in the form of a derogation, from the Department. The process for obtaining a derogation is set out on the gov.ie website*.
I am advised that a derogation was issued to Kerry County Council in February 2024 for urgent remedial works at Foildarrig Bridge due to erosion along the northern embankment. This derogation approved the works proposed by the Council in their application, subject to the terms and conditions set out in the derogation.
*www.gov.ie/en/department-of-climate-energy-and-the-environment/services/apply-for-a-derogation-under-the-local-authorities-works-act-1949/.
