Ann Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Labour)
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Question 74: To ask the Minister for Finance if funding has been ring fenced to subsidise the flood relief works in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18045/11]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Kilkenny County Council has been allocated total funding of €838,000 by the Office of Public Works under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works Scheme from the beginning of 2010 to date, to undertake flood alleviation measures at six locations in the county.

The progression of these projects is a matter for the Council. To date, the Council has drawn down funding of €603,000 in respect of these projects, and further funding may be drawn down this year as the projects progress.

The Council has submitted seven applications under the above Scheme for flood mitigation projects in 2011. These are currently being assessed in accordance with the criteria of the scheme and having regard to the overall availability of resources for flood risk management.