Pat Breen
Ceist:235 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Finance the status of a report (details supplied); when he expects this report to be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48442/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 19 January 2010
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Freagraí scríofa
Following flooding, in February 2008, of the railway line running between Limerick and Ennis at Ballycar, OPW Engineers met with Iarnród Éireann officials, at their request, to discuss the matter. The OPW's environmental consultants for the Ennis Flood Relief Scheme were subsequently requested to submit a costed proposal for a flood study of the area at Ballycar. A proposal and quotation to undertake a flood alleviation study of the flooding at Ballycar was subsequently received from the consultants. OPW has referred the consultants' study proposals to Iarnród Éireann for their consideration. As the body responsible for the maintenance and safety of the railway line network, any works relating to the permanent way that may be recommended by the consultants in their study would be a matter for Iarnród Éireann to implement.