Gerald Nash (Louth, Labour)
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Question 186: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works is aware of the persistent flooding threat posed in Northlands, Bettystown, County Meath; if the OPW has recently visited the site; if the OPW will outline the way it intends to deal in a comprehensive fashion with flooding in the estate; if it will indicate a timeframe within which any such works will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32842/11]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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The area in question is part of the Mornington Drainage District, which is the responsibility of Meath County Council. The Council has requested the Office of Public Works to carry out maintenance work on the Northlands and Eastham Court areas of Bettystown, Co.Meath on their behalf. An agreement in relation to this work has been reached and it is expected that the work will be completed, weather permitting, during the months of November and December 2011.