Denis Naughten
Question:292 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding flood relief works on the River Suck; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26128/12]
View answerTuesday, 12 June 2012
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As advised in my reply to the Deputy's previous question in this matter on 11th October, 2011, the River Suck forms part of the River Suck Joint Drainage District. As such, responsibility for maintenance rests with Galway and Roscommon County Councils, which is undertaken through the River Suck Joint Drainage District Committee. The report for the year ended 31st December 2010, submitted by the River Suck Joint Drainage District Committee, shows that the Committee expended €203,000. Maintenance expenditure of €200,000 approximately was undertaken and the Committee envisaged a similar level of maintenance spending in 2011.
Significant funding has been provided by the Office of Public Works under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works Scheme to allow Galway and Roscommon County Councils undertake specific flood alleviation projects at locations along the River Suck. To date, over €1.7m has been approved to Galway County Council for this purpose, and over €300,000 to Roscommon County Council. The majority of these projects have been completed.
The Shannon Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Study is considering flooding matters in the River Suck catchment. Updates on this study are available onwww.shannoncframstudy.ie.