Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 137: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a project (details supplied) in County Kerry will be prioritised for flood prevention works in view of the many homes that are threatened by flood waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35034/11]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Consultants are due to be appointed shortly to the South West CFRAM (Catchment Flood Risk Assessment & Management) Study as part of the national programme being undertaken by the Office of Public Works. As part of the early work of this study, the flood risk to Sneem will be reviewed. It is not possible at this stage, therefore, to say if it will be part of the detailed CFRAM assessment.

Based on the outcome of the flood risk review, the Minor Works application will be further considered.

Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 138: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a project (details supplied) in County Kerry will be reconsidered by the Office of Public Works in view of the fact that residents feel that the OPW is legally obliged to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35035/11]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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The Office of Public Works is not responsible for the maintenance of former Land Commission embankments.

Kerry County Council has submitted an application this year under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme for funding of €350,000 to undertake embankment strengthening works at this location. A decision on this application will be made shortly.