Flood Relief.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2004

Tuesday, 11 May 2004

Questions (116)

John Bruton

Question:

146 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has taken steps to ensure that additional funds have been allocated to Meath County Council to allow the flood alleviation works in Mornington to commence; if the Office of Public Works has plans to assist Meath County Council in carrying out works in Mornington; if reports have been compiled by his Department or by Meath County Council regarding the remedial works which are required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13254/04]

Written answers

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

Meath County Council commissioned an engineering report and environmental impact assessment for proposed flood relief works in the Mornington area. The engineering report is now complete and the environmental impact assessment is due for completion. These reports were funded by the Office of Public Works at a cost of €190,000. Preliminary discussions have taken place between officials from the Office of Public Works and Meath County Council to clarify the findings of the report and the implications of the works proposed therein. Further consideration of these issues must await completion of the environmental impact statement.

Funding for any scheme of flood relief works that may be proposed in Mornington would have to be considered in the context of the Office of Public Work's existing commitments and any proposals that may emerge from consideration of the flood policy review by the Government.