Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 May 2010
143 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Finance the proposals the Office of Public Works has for the alleviation of potential flooding to the property of persons (details supplied) in County Galway who were flooded at the end of 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18165/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Public Works appointed consultants in March this year to carry out a focused study on the Clare and Abbert Rivers to identify measures to mitigate flood risk to properties in the area, including the properties referred to by the Deputy. The results of this study are expected to be available in June. Any works that are deemed appropriate to implement the measures identified by the study will be undertaken, in conjunction with the scheduled maintenance of Arterial Drainage channels in the area, subject to agreement with the local authority, landowners and the environmental stakeholders.
