Vol. 536 No. 4
132 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the implementation of measures to alleviate the flooding problem at Hazelhatch, Celbridge, County Kildare; if all inquiries, discussions and negotiations preparatory to implementation of the works involved have been concluded; when it is expected that the project will be competed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14458/01]
The Commissioners of Public Works are currently making alterations to the design of the Shinkeen stream drainage scheme which will alleviate flooding at Hazelhatch, Celbridge, County Kildare. These amendments, which arose as a result of the observations submitted by the general public and landowners in the area following the exhibition of the scheme in December 2000, include channel improvements, channel realignment, bridge replacements and ancillary works such as fencing, spoil treatment, environmental mitigation measures and are designed to afford protection against a 100 year flood event rather than the 50 year flood protection originally proposed.
Preparatory works on the scheme documentation required to have the scheme confirmed and advanced to works stage are being progressed within the severe constraints imposed by the current foot and mouth disease crisis. In the latter regard and all going well, it is envisaged that the scheme might reach works stage in July and be substantially completed by the end of the year.
133 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has received any communications from Kildare County Council regarding to flooding which occurred at Mill Lane, Leixlip, County Kildare in November 2000 and on numerous other occasions in the past; if arising from any such discussions, it is intended or expected to put in place a programme to alleviate potential flooding before next winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14459/01]
134 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he has sought or received from Kildare County Council a report arising from the serious flooding in the Newtown area of Maynooth, County Kildare and including the M4 motorway in November 2000; the progress that has taken place to ensure against a reoccurrence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14460/01]
135 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he has sought and received from Kildare County Council a report arising from the serious flooding which took place at various locations throughout the county in November 2000 and on numerous other occasions in the past; if he will either separately, or together with Kildare County Council, put in place a series of measures to ensure against a recurrence of this flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14461/01]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 133 to 135, inclusive, together.
