Approximately €42.6 million has been spent on the River Nore (Kilkenny City) Drainage Scheme to date. Work on the Scheme was carried out by the Office of Public Works Work under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. These Acts also make provision for the assessment and payment of compensation in respect of works carried out under the scheme. Where it is felt that loss or damage has been suffered as a result of the works, it is open to the party concerned to submit a claim for compensation upon completion of the scheme. It should be noted that any benefit incurred to a property as a result of the scheme works is offset against any losses sustained. All compensation claims received have not yet been settled. Repairs to the houses at Johns Quays which were affected by the flood relief scheme are not yet complete. OPW has been in touch with the owners of the properties affected and matters are progressing. The bulk of items on the snag list are complete and there are ongoing communications between OPW and the Local Authority regarding outstanding items.