Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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Question 125: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the projects that were discussed during his recent visit to County Mayo; and if a specific project (details supplied) was discussed. [40155/11]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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Question 126: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress on a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will outline the delays blocking progress of same. [40156/11]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 125 and 126 together. During my recent visit to County Mayo I met a deputation to discuss the flooding problem at Roundfort / Hollymount. As outlined in my response to Question number 102 on 6th December, 2011, the position in relation to that scheme is that the Office of Public Works are continuing to refine the proposals in order to address the concerns of the National Parks and Wildlife Service regarding potential impacts of the works on water levels in turloughs in the area.

No discussions took place during my visit regarding the proposed flood relief scheme for Crossmolina. The position in relation to that scheme is that the OPW has carried out a preliminary examination of potential mitigation options. Consultants will be commissioned in the Spring to develop these options and to carry out a cost benefit analysis with a view to putting detailed proposals on public exhibition in Autumn 2012.

As indicated in my announcement last Friday, the allocation for flood risk management and mitigation in the Government's Infrastructure and Capital Investment Framework 2012-2016 will enable the OPW to continue to progress both of these schemes.