Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 173: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will respond to a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35341/10]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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In February of this year, Wicklow County Council submitted a funding application under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Studies Scheme for a study to address a flooding problem on the River Slaney at Baltinglass. In March, the Council sought a meeting with the OPW to discuss the proposal.

The OPW advised the Council that the flooding problem in the town would be best dealt with through the Slaney Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Study. The OPW stated, however, that the Office would be willing to consider funding a localised flood study if it is required in advance of the carrying out of the Slaney CFRAM Study, for example in connection with preparation of a Local Area Plan. If an application for funding is submitted by the Council for works or for a study for Baltinglass that is required in advance of the Slaney CFRAM, it will be considered having regard to the eligibility of the Scheme and the overall availability of funding for flood risk management.