OPW: Office of Public Works
Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí
Flood Risk Management - About Us
The Office of Public Works (OPW) is the lead agency for flood risk management in Ireland. The coordination and implementation of the Government's policy on the management of flood risk in Ireland, in conjunction with our responsibilities under the Arterial Drainage Acts, 1945-1995, form one of the four core services of the OPW.
This website provides extensive background and information on flood risk in Ireland and the flood risk management services provided by the OPW, including details of recently completed, ongoing and planned programmes and projects. It also provides access to sources of detailed information, such as flood maps and hydrometric data.
The following link provides a general overview of the OPW's role in relation to flood risk management: what we do
Click on the links below for specific information on the OPW's work in this area:
Background and Policy: General background information on flood risk in Ireland, descriptions of relevant legislation and policies, and details of our strategies and work programmes aimed at managing flood risk.
General Flood Information: Access a range of detailed information, including flood maps, flood and other hydrometric data and how to prepare for flood events.
Technical Information: Detailed technical information, including approaches taken to a range of issues, detailed descriptions of our work and the specifications we use for common projects.
The OPW is currently involved in major flood risk management projects, including projects to maintain drainage works carried out in the past and construct new flood relief schemes.
Have your say: The OPW seeks the active engagement of the public and other stakeholders in its activities, and welcomes your participation and views. Make your voice heard here.
OPW Statutory and Regulatory Functions: Information on the regulatory functions of the OPW in flood risk management, including ‘Section 50’ and our responsibilities in relation to planning and development management.