Séamus Healy (Tipperary South, Independent)
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Question 225: To ask the Minister for Finance the date on which it is proposed to commence the public consultation process, statutory process on the Clonmel flood alleviation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7784/05]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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The current position with the Clonmel flood relief scheme is that phase 1 works, including the removal of problem vegetation at Dudley's Weir and the clearing of the Auk and Whitening streams, are under way. This phase of works, due for completion later this month, is being undertaken by Clonmel Borough Council and is being funded by the Office of Public Works. Work on the development of an early flood warning system is also under way by OPW.

The next stage of the process will be the formal public exhibition of the proposed scheme. This is programmed to commence in the third week of May 2005, and the date will be adhered to subject to there being no undue delay with the revised hydraulic modelling of the river, which is currently being completed. The exhibition will then be on display for one month and will invite comment from all interested parties during this time. All observations received will be carefully considered before moving to the next stage of confirmation and detailed design of the next phase of the scheme.