Review of the Flood Risk Management Plans (FRMPs) 2021
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The FRMPs were published in May 2018 under the requirements of the 2007 EU ‘Floods’ Directive (2007/60/EC) and Statutory Instrument Nos. 122 of 2010 and 495 of 2015. The FRMPs are the third key step of the Directive that followed the completion of the Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment (PFRA) and the preparation of the flood maps. The Directive requires a review and update as necessary of the FRMPs by 22 December 2021 and every six years thereafter.
The OPW has undertaken a review of the FRMPs taking account of:
The conclusions of the Review are that no new, additional measures have been, or need to be, introduced at this time, reflecting the comprehensive nature of the first cycle implementation of the ‘Floods’ Directive and the programme of work defined in the FRMPs that was intended for implementation out to 2027 (when the next review of the FRMPs is required) in line with the NDP 2018-2027. As such, it is not necessary at this time to prepare new FRMPs or to update the existing FRMPs.
Report on the Review of the FRMPs
The Report on the Review of the FRMPs sets out the process for the review, progress of the implementation of the measures set out in the FRMPs, an assessment of any further flood risk management measures, the environmental considerations, consultation and engagement undertaken and the monitoring and review arrangements.