Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 February 2026
46. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on flood relief work at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10987/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Public Works, (OPW), understands that this flooding issue is affecting roads and not properties, the funding and responsibility for which comes under the remit of the Minister for Transport and that Cork County Council were progressing works at the bridge.
The Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme was introduced by the OPW in 2009. The purpose of the scheme is to provide 90% funding to local authorities to undertake minor flood mitigation works or studies to address localised flooding or coastal erosion problems within their administrative areas. The scheme generally applies where a solution can be readily identified and achieved in a short time frame. The OPW expect to advise Local Authorities of the revised criteria and details for the scheme shortly, including an increase in the funding limits for each project from €750,000 to €2m.
Since 2009, OPW has approved funding of circa €7.3 million under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for some 57 projects across Cork County and City.
