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Tuesday, 19 January 2010

9:00 pm

Photo of Phil HoganPhil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 283: To ask the Minister for Finance when construction work will commence on flood defence works at a location (details supplied) in County Laois, particularly in view of the urgency of this work, taking into account the reports already completed by relevant local authorities and State agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1499/10]

Photo of Martin ManserghMartin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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A Flood Risk Management Study of Portarlington identified a preferred option for a flood relief scheme.

In the light of the publication of the Guidelines for Planning Authorities "The Planning System and Flood Risk Management", it is incumbent on the Local Authorities to consider flood risk and development needs of the town. On completion of this examination, I expect the Local Authorities to revert to OPW to assist in advancing their priorities in relation to flood risk management.

Pending final decision regarding a full flood relief scheme, it is open to Laois and Offaly County Councils to apply for funding for minor mitigation flood relief measures under OPW's Minor Flood Relief Programme, which can be used to address immediate flood problems in the Portarlington area.

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