Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 216: To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the Lee catchment flood risk assessment and management study; when it is due for publication; when works will commence in order to alleviate the flooding problem in the River Lee catchment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37338/08]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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The evaluation of possible mitigation options for each area of potential significant flood risk is currently being carried out as part of the Lee Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Study. It is expected that public consultation in relation to the preferred options will take place in early 2009 and that a draft of the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Plan will be published in the middle of the year. Options for addressing the flood risk may include a combination of works and non-structural measures. Until options have been agreed for each area, it is not possible to say when any works that may be required will commence.