Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 73: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 73 of 11 October 2007 if he will confirm that separate to the study being carried out on the River Lee catchment that funding was sought and committed under the minor flood relief scheme for the location in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25874/07]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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The study that is currently ongoing is looking at tackling flood risk throughout the River Lee catchment, including the Ballyvourney / Ballymakeera area. This approach is recognised internationally as the best way to ensure that a wide range of impacts and options are considered so that reducing risk at one location in the catchment does not adversely affect risk elsewhere and that negative environmental outcomes are minimised. Any schemes that the study may recommend will be considered in conjunction with the Local Authorities in the context of available resources.