John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 137: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of the River Nore, Kilkenny City, flood relief scheme; the cost of the separate works undertaken at the Lacken Weir, Kilkenny City; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40784/09]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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The Office of Public Works (OPW) has spent €44.8 million in implementing the Flood Relief Scheme for the River Nore in Kilkenny City. This compares very favourably with the benefits associated with the Scheme, which are estimated to be in the order of €120 million, and have been calculated using an internationally recognised methodology. The cost associated with the construction of the rock ramp pass and remedial works at Lacken Weir was €171,000. This figure is included in the overall cost referred to above.