Coastal Protection

846. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation in addition to funding for coastal protection works at Rossbeigh Beach, Glenbeigh, County Kerry, if he will provide funding for protective fencing, marram grass planting, signage, shovels and spades and other necessary materials; and if he will make a statement on the matt…

309. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures being undertaken by his Department to protect Irish beaches as part of coastal resilience measures; the supports available for beach renourishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48626/26]

22. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on proposals to implement coastal protection measures and ensure continued access to properties on a road (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40450/26]

209. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which the European Union Cohesion Fund is being used to support coastal protection works in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27715/26]

489. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures his Department is taking to protect local coastal communities and their seaweed harvesting rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26205/26]

172. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures his Department is taking to protect local coastal communities and their seaweed harvesting rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23243/26]

406. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for immediate emergency works on Rosslare Strand to combat the rapid disappearance of the beach due to severe coastal erosion, as waiting for works to begin in 2028 may be too late; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21840/26]

317. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the Department considers current inaction at Rosslare Strand to be consistent with its obligations under the Coast Protection Act 1963; to provide the legal basis for any continued delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17880/26]

318. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation which body is the lead authority for delivery of coastal protection works at Rosslare Strand (details supplied); to outline the governance and accountability arrangements currently in place to progress the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17881/26]

319. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to detail any outstanding regulatory, planning, procurement or environmental assessment issues preventing commencement of works at Rosslare Strand; to provide a date by which each issue will be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17882/26]

320. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether a current risk assessment exists for Rosslare Strand in light of recent storm damage; if so, to publish the findings and any recommendations made to mitigate immediate and long-term risks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17883/26]

321. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his Department’s assessment of the economic and employment impacts of continued coastal erosion at Rosslare Strand, including risks to tourism, local businesses, transport links and public infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17884/26]

322. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to commit to publishing a clear public timeline with milestones for the delivery of the Rosslare Strand coastal protection scheme, including procurement, start date, and completion date, along with progress updates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17885/26]

323. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when construction will commence on the Rosslare Strand coastal protection scheme; the definitive timeline for each phase of the works; the reasons for the continued delay in implementation of the scheme identified in the 2018 RPS Coastal Erosion and Flood Management Study; …

324. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the immediate interim protective measures that will be put in place at Rosslare Strand ahead of the next winter storm season to prevent further erosion and risk to homes, infrastructure and the local economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17887/26]

325. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the funding that has been allocated in 2026–2028 for coastal protection works at Rosslare Strand; the amount ring-fenced for the project; when these funds will be released for construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17888/26]

326. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the estimated cost of the Rosslare Strand coastal protection scheme has increased since the 2018 estimate of €7.5 million; if so, to provide the revised costings and the reason for any increase attributable to delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17889…

327. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the State’s statutory obligations in respect of Rosslare Strand under the Coast Protection Act 1963, including section 26(5); the way in which the Department is ensuring that coastal protection works at Rosslare are maintained in proper repair and effective condition; and i…

687. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the implementation of the recommendations of the interdepartmental group on coastal change management, and the work of the steering group charged with addressing the recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14945/26]

279. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on Ireland’s national assessment of areas at risk from sea-level rise over the next 20–50 years, including coastal counties and vulnerable communities; to specify what coastal adaptation or resilience measures (hard engineering, nature-based solutions, o…

264. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the steps which are being taken to safeguard the Great Southern Wall in Dublin Port particularly in light of recent weather conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11225/26]

265. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the last time a full structural examination of the Great Southern Wall in Dublin Port was carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11226/26]

266. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the plans to upgrade the Great Southern Wall in Dublin Port; his plans to carry out the repairs that are needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11227/26]

455. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide emergency funding for coastal protection works at Rossbeigh Beach, Glenbeigh, County Kerry as a matter of extreme urgency (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9724/26]

465. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he is aware of serious coastal erosion at Pilmore Beach, Youghal, County Cork; the action the OPW will take as a result; the funding that is available for the local authority to slow down coastal erosion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10323/26]