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Flood Relief.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 March 2010

Wednesday, 10 March 2010

Ceisteanna (121)

Paul Connaughton

Ceist:

152 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to proposals that would alleviate flooding in Ballinasloe, County Galway; if the Office of Public Works has been in contact with a local committee dealing with this issue; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a problem with certain sluice gates, lock gates, old arches under bridges that are blocked by debris and a host of other matters; if his officials will liaise with the committee to try to ensure there is some flood alleviation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11822/10]

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Freagraí scríofa

Following the severe flooding that affected many parts of County Galway in November 2009, the Office of Public Works and Galway County Council established a Joint Working Group to identify locations where mitigation measures could be brought forward quickly to reduce flood risk. The Group have met and have decided to concentrate initially on a number of specific locations, including Ballinasloe. Arising from the Group's decisions, the County Council has recently applied for funding for a study and works that the Council proposes to undertake in 2010 to alleviate flood risk to the town. The applications are currently being considered, and a decision is expected to be made shortly in this regard. Where further works to reduce flood risk are identified, including works to sluices, lock gates or bridges, these will also be considered by the Working Group.

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