Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 130: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps that the Office of Public Works will take to address the flooding on the River Suck in Winter 2009-2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30608/10]

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 131: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps that the Office of Public Works intends to take to address the flooding on the River Shannon in Winter 2009/2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30609/10]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 130 and 131 together.

The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme under the direction of the Office of Public Works, will develop a comprehensive plan for the management of flood risk for the River Shannon including tributaries such as the River Suck. OPW, at present, is in the process of procuring consultants to undertake the CFRAM studies. In the interim, the OPW has allocated funding under the Minor Works scheme for flood relief works to Local Authorities at a number of locations in the County, including areas affected by the Shannon and Suck. A number of other funding applications submitted by the Council are currently under consideration. It would be open to the Council to submit further applications during the year. If further applications are received, they will be assessed having regard to the eligibility criteria of the scheme and the overall availability of funding for flood mitigation measures.

Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 132: To ask the Minister for Finance if the flood relief scheme for Clonmel, County Tipperary will be expedited to prevent future flooding problems; if this situation will be alleviated; when the funding for the next phase of the scheme will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30646/10]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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The first phase of the Clonmel Flood Relief scheme (Clonmel West) is now substantially complete. The second phase comprising of the Clonmel North and East schemes has just been confirmed by the Minister for Finance, and the Office of Public Works is in the process of finalising the procurement of a Civil Engineering Contractor for this second phase. Provision has been made in OPW's budget for the funding of these works and it is envisaged that a contractor will be on site this year. Works on the second phase are expected to be carried out over a two year period.