Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 267: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the recent flooding in the port tunnel and the damage to people's homes. [7445/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The planning, design and implementation of national road improvement projects, including the Dublin Port tunnel, is a matter for the National Roads Authority, NRA, and the local authorities concerned, in this case, Dublin City Council. I understand from Dublin City Council that the recent leaks are part and parcel of the issues that arise on large engineering projects such as the tunnel. If remedial measures are called for at any stage, the contractor is required to implement them at its own expense.

I also understand from Dublin City Council that contrary to the impression that may have been created, the leaks have no safety implications, either for the workers on the tunnel, for the structural integrity of the project or for the buildings and houses above the tunnel. Measures to remedy the leaks are ongoing with the support of specialist sub-contractors and are expected to be completed within weeks.