Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 16 Oct 2001

Vol. 542 No. 2

Written Answers. - Flood Relief.

Billy Timmins

Question:

272 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Finance if funding has been allocated to Arklow Urban District Council to engage consultants to carry out a survey of necessary flood relief works; if so, the details of the funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23773/01]

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

The Commissioners of Public Works wrote to the town clerk of Arklow Urban District Council in August 2001 confirming that they have allocated an amount of £107,578 to the UDC to pay for an updated report on flooding in Arklow.