Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 241: To ask the Minister for Finance the stage the local catchment flood risk assessment and management plan for the Rye River, encompassing Leixlip, Maynooth, and Kilcock is at; if the study has commenced; if not, if he has a timeframe as to when this will occur; the length of time such a study usually takes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27451/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Study for the Rye River, will be undertaken by consultants under the direction of the Steering Committee, which will comprise representatives from the Office of Public Works and Kildare County Council and will commence later this year. The Office of Public Works is currently preparing tender documents for the appointment of consultants.

The length of time required to complete a Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Study varies with the extent of the area to be studied and the complexity of the watercourses as well as of the environmental, archaeological and other issues, which have to taken into account.

I expect that the Rye River Study, which will provide a comprehensive basis for dealing with all of the flood related issues in the sub catchment which includes the towns of Leixlip, Maynooth and Kilcock could be completed within 12 to 18 months.