AQW 33938/22-27

Mr Andrew McMurray
Alliance Party
South Down

Tabled Date: 20/10/2025
Answered On Date: 07/11/2025
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of whether the new flood alleviation schemes in Newcastle were a contributing factor in the recent flooding in the Tullybrannigan area of Newcastle.

Answer:

The source of the recent flooding in the Tullybrannigan area of Newcastle remains under investigation, but initial findings suggest it may have been caused by extensive run-off from the Mourne Mountains after heavy overnight rain.

I can advise that the previously completed flood alleviation schemes on the Shimna and Burren Rivers situated within another area of the town were not a contributing factor.