Flood Prevention Measures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 January 2019

Tuesday, 15 January 2019

Questions (282)

Brendan Ryan

Question:

282. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 72 of 9 October 2018, if consultants have been hired to complete the reassessment of the local hydrology of the area in question and the operation of the local drainage network; the expected date for completion of the studies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1342/19]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

Further to Parliamentary Question No. 72 of 9 October 2018 the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Kildare County Council have developed the project brief for the study referred to by the Deputy.

I have requested information from Kildare County Council and a direct reply will issue to the Deputy in due course.