Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 59: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 60 of 28 April 2010, when the consultants for the Shannon Flood Risk Assessment and Management Study were appointed; the timetable for completion of their report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44196/10]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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A comprehensive management programme for the River Shannon is being addressed through the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme under the direction of the Office of Public Works. The CFRAM Programme is being delivered through the CFRAM Studies.

The process of procuring consultants to undertake the CFRAM study for the Shannon and the other national catchments was initiated in summer 2010. The final tenders for the second stage of this procurement process will be received on 26 November 2010. It is expected that the successful tenderer will be appointed at year end.

All national catchment flood risk management plans are due for completion and publication by 22 December 2015 according to the timetable set down in the EU Floods Directive.