Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022
457. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of applications that have been made through the Office of Public works minor flood mitigation works and coastal protection scheme for projects in County Wexford; the number of these applications that have been approved; and the number that have been rejected in tabular form. [39784/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAll Local Authorities may carry out flood mitigation works, using either their own resources, or by applying for funding under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme.
Under this scheme, applications are considered for projects that are estimated to cost not more than €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.gov.ie/opw.
The table below shows the number of applications for County Wexford, together with the number of applications approved, refused and under review.
