National coastal erosion strategy and plan

ESTION

To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress in the preparation of a national coastal erosion strategy and plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

REPLY

Strategic policy responsibility for the coast, including coastal erosion, is a matter for the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.  Local Authorities are responsible for the management of the coastline, including response to coastal erosion risk within their administrative areas.