Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 122: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to provide additional resources to Cork in order to build flood defences for the city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9548/10]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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At the beginning of February, I launched the draft River Lee Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management study, CFRAM. At present, the study is in draft form, and the extent and severe impact of the flooding in November 2009 are currently being assessed in detail for incorporation into the final version of the plan, along with the substance of submissions received in the context of the public consultation.

The Catchment Flood Risk Management Plan (CFRMP) for the River Lee sets out prioritised actions and measures for the management of flood risk. Work to advance these measures has commenced and will form part of the Office of Public Works' work programme. The Government recognises the importance of the flood risk management programme, and the need for an appropriate level of funding.