Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 93: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he is taking to address the summer flooding in the Shannon Callows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19794/08]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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As indicated in reply to the Deputy's Question of 29 April 2008 (Ceist 94), the Office of Public Works has carried out vegetation removal at the Shannon Cut to reduce the level of summer flooding in the Callows. The OPW is currently revising its proposals for removal of silt from the channel at that location to address concerns raised by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in response to OPW's initial application.

The OPW will consider, in conjunction with other stakeholders, whether similar work in other areas, or a review of the river's water management regime, would be beneficial.

The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Study of the River Shannon Catchment, which the OPW will commence within the next couple of years, will produce a comprehensive long-term flood management plan for the river. All interested parties will have the opportunity to contribute to the Study.