Mary Wallace (Meath East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 25: To ask the Minister for Finance the funding that has been provided for remedial works in the County Meath section of the River Tolka over the past ten years; the future plans for ongoing maintenance and ongoing flood protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24091/10]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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The River Tolka Flooding Study was commenced in 2002, following the severe flooding which affected many properties in the November 2000 flood event, and was completed in 2003. The Study examined the situation from Dunboyne in County Meath to the sea in Dublin City, and was well underway when a flood of major proportions occurred in November 2002. The final report made a range of recommendations along its length through Dublin City, Fingal and Meath areas.

In 2003 the Office of Public commenced works which were initially contained in an Interim Report, but were also included in the final report. The works included major channel works in the Dunboyne and Clonee areas, replacement of four bridges, and the construction of walls and embankments. These works were largely completed by the end of 2006.

The total expenditure incurred by OPW in the Meath area amounts to approximately €6.8Million. OPW have agreed, following discussions with the Local Authority, to provide ongoing maintenance of the Scheme.