John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 283: To ask the Minister for Finance if plans for the work required at Lacken Weir, Kilkenny, will be put on public display; if the work will be undertaken in summer 2006; the timeframe for completion of the work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19655/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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The Lacken Weir Review Group is engaged in finding a permanent solution to the problem at Lacken Weir. When remedial works has been identified they will be put on public display and a public meeting will be held. A commitment was given that the Review Group would consult on this matter with local public representatives. I understand that when contacted by a member of the group at the commencement of the review the Deputy indicated that he wished to meet with members of the group to discuss the matter. The review is now at an advanced stage and officials from my office will be in touch with the Deputy over the next few days to arrange a meeting to discuss all aspect of the review and update him on progress.

John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 284: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to date of the River Nore flood relief scheme; if compensation has been paid to all who claimed; the amount of compensation for property damage paid to date; if repairs to the houses at John's Quay, Kilkenny have been completed; if the snag list has been agreed with the local authority; if it is completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19656/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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Approximately €42.6 million has been spent on the River Nore (Kilkenny City) Drainage Scheme to date. Work on the Scheme was carried out by the Office of Public Works Work under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. These Acts also make provision for the assessment and payment of compensation in respect of works carried out under the scheme. Where it is felt that loss or damage has been suffered as a result of the works, it is open to the party concerned to submit a claim for compensation upon completion of the scheme. It should be noted that any benefit incurred to a property as a result of the scheme works is offset against any losses sustained. All compensation claims received have not yet been settled. Repairs to the houses at Johns Quays which were affected by the flood relief scheme are not yet complete. OPW has been in touch with the owners of the properties affected and matters are progressing. The bulk of items on the snag list are complete and there are ongoing communications between OPW and the Local Authority regarding outstanding items.