Pat Breen
Question:249 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Finance if funding will be provided for a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5091/10]
View answerTuesday, 2 February 2010
Questions (166, 167)
Written answers
In November 2009, OPW became aware of flooding in Ennis, which had occurred in areas that were developed since the River Fergus (Ennis) Certified Drainage Scheme was designed. These include Fior Uisce and The Watery Road. The Local Authority have agreed to gather and submit information to OPW in respect of these flood events, and, subject to technical, economic and environmental factors, these areas will be considered for flood alleviation works.
Question No. 250 answered with Question No. 236.
Noel Coonan
Question:251 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide capital funding for proposed flood relief works at a location (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when works will commence; the timeframe for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5117/10]
View answerSurvey work for the River Mall (Templemore) Drainage Scheme is currently underway. Following completion of this work, OPW will be in a position to submit the proposed Scheme to the Minister for Finance for formal confirmation, which will allow the proposed funding for the Scheme to be allocated. Construction works could begin soon after confirmation. It is hoped that this will be before the end of the year. It is too early at this stage to state the duration of works, as the programme of works is not yet finalised.