Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2006
366 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Finance if the Office of Public Works will detail the work to be carried out to the River Tolka walls (details supplied); and when this flood alleviation work will be done. [5665/06]
View answerThe upgrading of the wall on the right bank of the River Tolka downstream of Dean Swift Bridge was recommended in the final report of the River Tolka flooding study. While there was no flooding at this point in November 2002 as the present wall was high enough to prevent flooding from the 100-year flood event, the condition of the wall is poor and is complicated by the fact that the wall supports roofs to extensions and garden sheds. The OPW and Dublin City Council have concentrated their efforts to date on the high risk areas highlighted in the report. With almost all the recommendations in the high risk areas completed, those items with lesser risk can now be attended to. The OPW hopes to commence work on the wall and the associated widening of the left bank in Griffith Park in the next few months.
