Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 22: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a breakdown of the funds drawn down for flood relief in Athleague, County Roscommon; the specific allocation for channel maintenance, the construction of a weir and overflow channel and construction of the channel between the creamery and the old graveyard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39335/11]

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 23: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works has sought and received a report from Roscommon County Council regarding the failure of the recently developed overflow channel, between the creamery and the old graveyard in the village of Athleague, County Roscommon, to alleviate the high water levels on the river Suck last Thursday night - Friday; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39336/11]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 22 and 23 together.

Under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works Scheme, it is open to local authorities to apply to the Office of Public Works for funding to undertake small scale flood alleviation measures within their administrative areas.

The Office of Public Works approved funding of €270,000 under the Scheme in 2010 to Roscommon County Council to undertake a range of works at the location in question. The approved funding has been drawn down in full by the council.

Roscommon County Council is responsible for the procurement, planning, detailed financial management and day-to-day implementation of all aspects of the works. The OPW has no role in these matters. Any issues arising from the implementation of the works is entirely a matter for the council, and they are best placed to respond to the issues raised.