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106 Mr. D. Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment his views on the result of the feasibility study of the Ramport river relief scheme, Dundalk, County Louth, submitted to his Department by Dundalk Urban District Council; the remedial action, if any, that is to be taken in view of the flooding problems experienced in the area recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
107 Mr. D. Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment the position regarding the application of Dundalk Urban District Council for approval to proceed with the proposed south-west drainage scheme, Dundalk, County Louth; the estimated cost of this scheme; if his attention has been drawn to the flooding problems experienced by residents in the Ardee Road and Avenue areas of Dundalk a number of months ago; if he will make a statement on the matter, dealing particularly with the fact that, with expanding industry and the proposed Iarnród Eireann goods facility in the area, urgent action is required.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 106 and 107 together.
As stated in reply to Question No. 86 of 8 March, 1994, my Department has approved Dundalk Urban District Council's proposal to carry out a review of the entire Dundalk drainage system. Requirements in relation to different areas, including the south-west drainage sub-catchment and the Rampart flood relief scheme, will be re-examined in this context.
