Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 173: To ask the Minister for Finance the funding that was put in place in relation to the flooding problem (details supplied) in south Mayo. [19403/08]

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 174: To ask the Minister for Finance the position in 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 being taken to ensure that the risk of flooding in the locality is reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19404/08]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 173 and 174 together.

The Office of Public Works is continuing to work with Mayo County Council to reduce the risk of flooding in South Mayo. In the case of Clyard, Thomastown and Kilmaine flood mitigation works were completed in 2007, at a cost of approximately €270,000. Efforts to find a solution to the problem in the Neale are ongoing, in conjunction with the Council. An ecological assessment of the proposed works at Hollymount will be completed shortly. It is expected that an application for permission to proceed with the works will be made to the National Parks and Wildlife Service during June. Funding will be made available for flood mitigation works in Neale and Hollymount that are acceptable on environmental and economic grounds.