‘Astonishingly slow’ Wexford coastal protection scheme not due to start in Rosslare until late 2026
Despite the rock anchorage the erosion still occurred on the Rosslare coastline during the recent storms. Pic: JIm Campbell
The realisation that works to protect the rapidly disappearing coastline at Rosslare Strand are not due to begin for at least two years has left Labour councillor George Lawlor warning of the “monumental difficulties” which lie ahead for people in the area. At a Dáil hearing, Cllr Lawlor’s party colleague, Deputy Brendan Howlin, requested an update on the coastal protection scheme in the Strand from new Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW Kieran O Donnell.
He was informed that, “following the completion of the hydraulics report, the scheme will progress towards the development of an options report, which will identify design options for the scheme. To facilitate the development of options, a site investigation will be completed. The final options report is expected in Q4 2025 with the final Environmental Impact Assessment Report due in Q3 2026.”
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