Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 232: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position of the Office of Public Works in relation to finding a resolution to the flooding problem (details supplied) in south Mayo; the flood prevention works that have been carried out to date; the action that will be taken to ensure that the risk of flooding in the locality is reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1919/08]

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 233: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the Office of Public Works have carried out a channel survey (details supplied); if he will provide this Deputy with a copy of the report on same; when minor works will be carried out by the OPW to prevent future flooding at a location in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1920/08]

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 234: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the Office of Public Works will carry out a major flood relief scheme on a catchment area (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1921/08]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 232 to 234, inclusive, together.

The Office of Public Works is actively working with Mayo County Council to address areas at risk from flooding in the county.

Alleviation works have been completed by OPW at Clyard and Thomastown, Kilmaine.

It is expected that a submission for consent to proposed works at Hollymount will be made to the National Parks and Wildlife Service by the end of February.

Efforts are continuing to identify a solution to the problem at the Neale. A hydrogeologist engaged by Mayo County Council will carry out a detailed study. An aerial survey commissioned by the OPW will be carried out as soon as weather conditions are suitable for capturing data.

In relation to Crossmolina, it was agreed that OPW would carry out a survey to identify possible solutions once certain minor works were completed by Mayo County Council. These works were completed recently and OPW will undertake the survey as soon as water levels allow, probably in late Spring.