Flood Relief.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 March 2010

Wednesday, 3 March 2010

Questions (100, 101)

John O'Mahony

Question:

141 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Finance the works proposed to ensure that flooding will not take place in Hollymount, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10900/10]

John O'Mahony

Question:

142 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Finance the works that are proposed to ensure flooding will not take place in Roundfort, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10903/10]

Written answers

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

I propose to take Questions Nos. 141 and 142 together.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has recently responded to the proposals of the Office of Public Works for flood mitigation works at Hollymount and Roundfort. The NPWS response, which expresses concern in relation to environmental impacts of elements of the proposed works, is currently being considered.