Tom Sheahan (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 177: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has plans to alleviate the severe flooding that affects Sneem, County Kerry several times annually; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43951/08]

Tom Sheahan (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 178: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has investigated the cause of the serious flooding in Sneem, County Kerry which occurs several times annually; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43952/08]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 177 and 178 together.

The Office of Public Works has this week formally confirmed to Kerry County Council that funds will be provided towards the cost of a study to identify potential options to reduce the risk of flooding in Sneem. If options are identified that are economically and environmentally acceptable, they will be included in OPW's flood relief programme, subject to other commitments and the availability of resources.