John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 230: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of compensation claims submitted following the River Nore flood relief scheme; the number of claims settled; the amounts involved; the number of claims in dispute and their value; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27267/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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Seven claims have been received to date. Four have been settled at a cost of €259,979.02. The three outstanding claims are for €3,150,121.98. The Commissioners of Public Works anticipate that these claims will be settled through negotiation or if necessary arbitration for a figure significantly below the amount claimed.

John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 231: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a commitment given to the residents of John's Quay, Kilkenny (details supplied) has not been honoured; if a timeframe for completion of the repairs will be given to the residents; if a contractor is to be appointed to complete the work; if he will expedite the matter. [27268/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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The Commissioners of Public Works are in ongoing contact with the residents of John's Quay, regarding arrangements to repair damage to their houses. The Commissioners understand arrangements, which they agreed with the residents are acceptable to them and that they are being honoured.

In the light of the Deputy's question, the Commissioners will contact the residents again next week to ensure that if there are any misunderstandings about what was agreed they will be resolved.

The Commissioners did not engage the consultants referred to by the Deputy. It is understood they may have been engaged by some of the residents to advise them.