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266 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Finance if he has received the report on the impact of flooding on the Dublin 15 area, in particular on the Clonee, Littlepace, Blanchardstown and Herbert Road areas; if his Department plans to provide the funding these areas will require over the next couple of years in respect to the flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5192/03]
267 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Finance if he will meet with the Fingal County Council representatives to discuss the report on the flooding of the River Tolka and its impact on the Dublin 15 area, as a matter of urgency; and if an early date can be provided for such a meeting. [5193/03]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 266 and 267 together.
The interim report on flooding in the Fingal area of the River Tolka catchment was received by my officials earlier this month. It is currently being examined and meetings have already taken place between officials of the Office of Public Works and Fingal County Council to discuss various aspects of the report. Further meetings will take place in order to agree a package of works, which can be undertaken this year and which will provide a substantial degree of protection should further flood events occur.
It is not possible at this stage to say what the costs of any works will be before any agreement is reached on the scope of the works. I am conscious also that the full report on the River Tolka catchment is due to be completed in May and will provide additional information on which decisions in relation to the entire Tolka catchment can be made.
