Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 154: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position in relation to a project (details supplied); the amount spent over the past few years; and if work is completed to a satisfactory standard. [34998/07]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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The Office of Public Works has been carrying out works on the River Tolka in conjunction with the three local authorities concerned, Dublin City Council, Meath County Council and Fingal County Council, since 2003. The works have been carried out as a result of the recommendations contained in the River Tolka Flooding Report completed in 2003. The Report recommended a number of works from Dunboyne, County Meath to Luke Kelly Bridge in Dublin City which should be undertaken to provide the standard level of protection against a flood with a 1% probability of occurring in any year.

All the works are now practically completed except for some works in Mulhuddart which include the replacement of Mulhuddart Bridge, currently at procurement stage, and the construction of a pumping station in Drumcondra, also at procurement stage.

The OPW has undertaken most of the works directly, some works have been procured by the local authorities, and all have been funded by OPW. The total amount spent since the Report was completed amounts to €15.23 million. OPW also contributed €0.7million in 2002 towards the costs of the Study.

The Office of Public Works and the local authorities are satisfied that the works undertaken have been completed in a manner which will provide the national standard of protection against flooding, ie protection against a flood event commonly known as the 100 year flood event.