450. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the Claregalway flood relief scheme; the current stage of the project; the works completed to date; the expected commencement date for further works; and the projected timeline for delivery of the scheme. [65630/26]
Topics / Flood Relief Schemes
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsFlood Relief Schemes
342 questions from 73 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.
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322 written, 20 oral
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| January 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 25 |
| March 2025 | 7 |
| April 2025 | 33 |
| May 2025 | 11 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 16 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 6 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 6 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 23 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 8 |
| October 2026 | 20 |
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451. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the progress made to date with the implementation of a scheme (details supplied). [65763/26]
894. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide exemptions for residents in areas of Shannon County Clare who are protected from flooding by flood defences but cannot draw down their mortgages because they cannot get insurance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59804/26]
848. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number and value of flood relief schemes completed, underway and planned in each local authority area, together with the current stage of each scheme, in tabular form. [59256/26]
857. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the funding allocated for flood relief projects in County Cork from 2020 to 2026, including projects in Cork north-west prioritised under the CFRAM programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55306/26]
879. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide the current projected timeframe for each flood relief scheme intended to protect settlements in east Cork affected by Storm Babet in October 2023, including the projected dates for completion of design, submission of a required planning application, commencement of construction and co…
886. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the flood relief projects currently under construction and funded by the OPW; and the timeframe for each of those projects be completed, in tabular form. [56212/26]
933. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on phase two of the wad river flood alleviation scheme, including the current stage of the project; the anticipated timeline for progressing to construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59329/26]
934. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the status of flood defence projects planned or underway in north Dublin, including the stage of each project, the funding allocated, the anticipated commencement and completion dates, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59330/26]
936. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will detail, each allocation made to Louth County Council under the OPW's minor flood mitigation works and coastal protection scheme for the years 2013 to 2026, in tabular form; to detail the purpose of these allocations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59408/26]
937. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide an update on the scheme viability review for flood relief schemes for Annagassan and Termonfeckin; when a decision will be made by the OPW; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59409/26]
940. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding CFRAM in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59412/26]
180. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the status of all flood relief schemes in County Clare, including the funding allocated, expenditure to date, estimated completion dates and current stage of delivery. [53845/26]
75. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the reason the OPW failed to commence construction on a single major flood relief scheme, as reported in the Public Service Performance Report 2025; to provide details of the two target projects that did not commence construction in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52052/…
76. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the reason the OPW only delivered substantial completion on one of their target of four major flood relief schemes as reported in the Public Service Performance Report 2025; to provide details of the three target projects that were not substantially completed in 2025; and if he will make a st…
17. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the South Galway Flood Relief Project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50877/26]
18. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the Ballinasloe flood relief scheme, including proposed interim flood protection measures for Derrymullen and Sarsfield Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51475/26]
22. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update in relation to the Blackpool flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51268/26]
25. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if it is proposed to intensify the level of co-operation on a cross-Border basis in relation to flooding and draining issues; if there are specific proposals to deal with flooding difficulties in County Cavan caused by the river Erne; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51529/26]
26. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of applications; the value of applications; and the location of applications, received under the revised criteria for the minor flood mitigation works and coastal protection scheme announced in May, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51477/26]
27. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the measures he is taking to prepare Ireland for increased flooding caused by increasingly extreme weather. [51036/26]
33. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on flooding prevention schemes being rolled out to combat flooding in areas such as Ballinasloe and other rural areas of Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51525/26]
38. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the Nenagh flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51079/26]
40. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will outline the latest update on the Midleton flood relief scheme; if it is the intention to go for planning in Q4 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51522/26]
51. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the Clifden flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51485/26]