Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 60: To ask the Minister for Finance his proposals to implement the St. John's river flood relief scheme in Waterford city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35038/05]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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A steering committee has been set up comprising officials from both Waterford City Council and the Office of Public Works with a view to progressing the St. John's river flood relief scheme. The first meeting of the committee took place on 21 October 2005 at which it was agreed that all options to integrate flood relief proposals into future development would be considered as well as identifying any opportunities to carry out works in "high risk" areas in advance of the major scheme works. It is intended that the steering committee would have a clear view by mid-2006 on the best means to advance the proposed flood relief works for Waterford city.