Flood Relief.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 February 2007

Thursday, 8 February 2007

Questions (157)

Tom Hayes

Question:

151 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Finance if he has given approval to the Office of Public Works for the main drainage scheme on the River Suir in Clonmel, County Tipperary; the amount that has been allocated; when the works will commence; and the length of time the works will take to complete. [4479/07]

Written answers

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

The documents relating to the confirmation of the River Suir (Clonmel West) Drainage Scheme have been forwarded to the Department of Finance and are currently being considered. The scheme is estimated to cost approximately €16 million and is expected to be completed within 18 months of commencement. Once the scheme is confirmed, OPW hope to commence the embankment works within a few weeks with the main contract expected to commence in the third quarter of 2007. Provision has been made for the scheme within the OPW's budget for flood relief activities.