Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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The Office of Public Works is represented on the Steering Group established to undertake an assessment of the flooding situation in Portarlington, where there is a long history of flooding. Officials from Laois and Offaly County Councils are also represented on the Steering Group.

A Feasibility Study dealing with the flood risk in Portarlington and identifying viable options which could be undertaken to alleviate such flooding has been completed. The OPW is currently in consultations with the Local Authorities on the possible implementation of flood relief works as a result of the Report. Once viable options to alleviate the flood risk be identified, OPW will consider undertaking the works directly with its own workforce.