Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 102: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will ascertain from the Office of Public Works when works will commence on a flood mitigation proposal (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38433/11]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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The Office of Public Works (OPW) is continuing to develop a proposal for mitigation works in consultation with the National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS), regarding flood protection for the Roundfort-Hollymount area, while taking account of its environmental sensitivity and status.

This is a complex proposal entailing assessment of levels and flows from the turloughs in order to design appropriate works. This assessment is ongoing at present.

Once the data required is compiled and verified, the OPW will revert to the NPWS. It is not possible at this stage to indicate when works will commence.

Anne Ferris (Wicklow, Labour)
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Question 103: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a decision has been made on the release of funding for the Bray flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38510/11]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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The Office of Public Works (OPW) has already provided substantial funding to Bray Town Council, which has allowed the council to bring the flood relief scheme through the design stage and the procurement of a civil works contractor.

I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the Bray Flood Relief Scheme will be part of the 2012 announcement that I intend to set out on Friday of this week.