68. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the current status of each outstanding flood relief and coastal protection scheme in Waterford, including funds approved, drawn down or outstanding. [10981/26]
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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| July 2026 | 23 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 8 |
| October 2026 | 20 |
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72. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on flood relief works at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9593/26]
79. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress made with respect to the proposed repair of the Fermoy Weir; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11095/26]
90. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the status of the catchment and flood risk management plan under CFRAM for County Louth; the progress on the implementation of same that has been made to date; the short-term or interim plans there are to deal with flooding in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9942…
294. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the design for a flood relief scheme for Athy, County Kildare is progressing on schedule; if funding for the project will be prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11126/26]
301. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the coastal protection works/flood prevention works he plans to carry out in County Kerry during 2026; the amount of funding which has been made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11471/26]
307. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if additional funding will be provided for small scale and large, drainage scheme projects in 2026 given the value of smaller scale flood mitigation works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11571/26]
308. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the coastal protection works/flood prevention works he proposes to carry out in County Kerry during 2026; the amount of funding that has been made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11585/26]
94. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the timeframe for the Athlone flood alleviation scheme, including original planned completion date; revised expected completion date; and reasons for each delay to date. [10600/26]
95. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the current percentage of works completed on the Athlone scheme; and the expected dates for remaining elements. [10601/26]
96. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the itemised cost breakdown of the Athlone flood alleviation scheme; to provide the original budget; current projected cost; the reasons for cost increases; and confirmation of whether cost overruns have impacted delivery timelines. [10602/26]
97. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation Expenditure to provide a progress update on the Longford flood relief scheme, including stage of design or planning; the expected date for commencement of physical works; the projected completion date; and to provide an explanation if works have not yet commenced despite past flood events. [1060…
98. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for clarification whether minor flood mitigation works funded by OPW have been implemented in Longford town; and to provide details of such works, including locations and completion dates. [10605/26]
99. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group is engaging with Westmeath and Longford authorities to coordinate flood defence delivery and information flow to residents. [10606/26]
101. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if approval has been given for the expenditure of funds for the Mountmellick flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10648/26]
109. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress to date on the Cavan town flood relief scheme; the expected timeline for this project to proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10809/26]
114. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has sought or received advice from the Office of Public Works regarding flooding and wave overtopping at the Clontarf Baths area; whether any emergency or interim flood mitigation measures are being considered; whether funding may be made available for such measures whe…
266. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has examined, or plans to examine, whether dredging or other marine related works in the vicinity of the Clontarf Baths could reduce wave overtopping and coastal flooding impacting nearby businesses; whether such works fall within the remit of his Department; whether any assessment is planned; the indicative timeline …
267. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether dredging or other marine works in the corner area of the Clontarf Baths, following flooding and wave overtopping on 5 February 2026 that impacted local businesses, fall within the functions of his Department; whether any assessment has been undertaken or is planned; the indicative timeline for any such assessment or works; whet…
394. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing an equivalent flood insurance scheme as the flood re-insurance scheme in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9228/26]
445. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on each ongoing, and proposed, flood relief scheme in County Donegal, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9394/26]
454. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the immediate action being taken to expediate the Slaney flood relief scheme; and when the interim measures mentioned in his recent visit to Enniscorthy will be put in place. [9701/26]
456. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide emergency funding for flood relief/protection works at Cromane Lower, Killorglin, County Kerry as a matter of urgency (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9725/26]
461. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline the full set of stages of a flood relief scheme from inception to construction; the total number of projects at a point between stage 1 and the final stage, including all schemes managed by the OPW or local authorities; the estimated cost of the entirety of these projects; and the …
462. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide a full update on the Ballinhassig flood relief scheme; the estimated timeline for the commencement of the planning process; and the estimated cost of the project. [9881/26]