Flood Relief.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 October 2008

Tuesday, 21 October 2008

Questions (132)

Michael Ring

Question:

221 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the position in the Office of Public Works in relation to finding a resolution to the flooding problem in south Mayo; the flood prevention works which have been carried out to date; the action being taken to ensure the risk of flooding in the locality is reduced; when funding will be allocated to resolve this matter; when relief works will be carried out in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35493/08]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Deputy Martin Mansergh)

Flood mitigation works were completed at Clyard and Thomastown, Kilmaine. Efforts to find a solution to the problem at the Neale are ongoing. An aerial survey of the area has been completed recently and the results are currently being analysed. Mayo County Council are awaiting the results of a ground-water survey from a hydrogeologist.

Subject to the agreement of the National Parks and Wildlife Service, works will be carried out in the Hollymount area in 2009. The OPW is continuing to work with Mayo County Council to address minor flooding problems at other locations in the County.