Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 27 Jun 2001

Vol. 539 No. 2

Written Answers. - Flood Relief.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

104 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which he has achieved progress in negotiations with Kildare County Council on the identification of various locations at which severe flooding has taken place in north Kildare in the past four years; if he has sought or received reports from the local authority in this regard; if he has issued directions or instructions with a view to action to alleviate the problem before winter 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19311/01]

Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Mr. Cullen)

The Commissioners of Public Works have been in further correspondence with Kildare County Council in relation to reports on various locations which are prone to flooding in the county. They have requested the reports in question or an indication of dates when the reports might be available. On receipt of the relevant information, the commissioners will liaise with the council to determine what flood alleviation measures might be considered for the areas identified. No commitments can be entered into on the implementation of works until the material requested has been fully examined.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

105 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding remedial works to alleviate the flooding at Hazelhatch, Celbridge, County Kildare; when it is expected that these works will be completed; if this is likely to happen before this winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19312/01]

Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Mr. Cullen)

A scheme proposal to alleviate flooding up to the 100 year flood event in Hazelhatch, Celbridge, County Kildare, has now been finalised. The scheme will be confirmed in the next two weeks. It is envisaged that works will commence immediately afterwards and will be completed by the end of the year.