Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 146: To ask the Minister for Finance the details regarding the commitment given in Dáil Éireann by a Minister of State in his Department to the cost and tender for an advanced flood warning system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44955/09]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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I advised the Dáil last Tuesday that the OPW will shortly go to tender for consultants to carry out a strategic review to assess operational structures, costs and benefits of a National Flood Warning System. The purpose of undertaking a strategic review of options for Flood Forecasting and Warning (FF&W) is to: A) Examine the potential benefits that FF&W could achieve. B) Identify and assess the options for the delivery of such a service in Ireland, and C) To develop an appropriate and sustainable strategy for FF&W in Ireland.

The review will be undertaken by suitably qualified and experienced Consultants with the Office of Public Works funding the project and managing the review. A Steering Group involving the relevant stakeholders will participate in the review process.