John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 184: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide funding for works to prevent annual flooding of the main Tramore to Waterford road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19702/08]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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The Office of Public Works will consider funding Waterford City Council to undertake works to alleviate flooding of the Tramore Road if a scheme, which is technically feasible, cost beneficial and which at a minimum is not detrimental to the environment can be devised. The scheme, which was originally proposed for the Tramore Road, was not cost beneficial, and could not therefore be funded. The Tramore Road passes through Kilbarry Bog, which is a National Heritage Area. Waterford City Council, with funding from OPW has commissioned an Environmental Impact Assessment, which will inform the nature and extent of any works that may be possible in the area.