Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 202: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will respond to a query (details supplied). [36778/09]

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 216: To ask the Minister for Finance if a matter (details supplied) will be supported. [36777/09]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 202 and 216 together.

As I have previously advised, officials from the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Dublin City Council met on 29 July of this year to discuss possible flood alleviation measures following the extreme rainfall in the Dublin 3 and Dublin 5 areas on 2 July. An interim report by Dublin City Council's consultants, presented at that meeting, concluded that a full study of the River Wad Catchment was needed. Dublin City Council has initiated the procurement process to select a consultant to carry out this study, and that appointment is expected before the end of this year. The study is to be completed in the first six months of 2010.

The Office of Public Works (OPW) does not have responsibilities in the area of insurance cover for families. The appropriate regulatory body for the industry is the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority. The question of humanitarian assistance for families affected by flooding has, since 2005, been a matter for the Department of Social and Family Affairs, through the local Community Welfare Officer.