Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 57: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding the flood relief scheme for the Waterford/Tramore Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22228/07]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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The original works proposed for the Tramore Road under the John's River Flood Relief Scheme were not economically viable and the Commissioners of Public Works met with Waterford City Council to see if an economically and environmentally sustainable scheme could be devised. As the road passes through Kilbarry Bog, which is a National Heritage Area, it was agreed that an Environmental Impact Study needs to be carried out. OPW has agreed to fund this study and Waterford City Council is currently in the process of procuring a consultant. Once the results of the study are known, a decision will be made in relation to flood relief works for the Tramore Road.