Michelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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298. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress made to date in the provision of flood control measures to guard against damage to property arising out of any future flooding from the River Deel in the Crossmolina area, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18566/13]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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A feasibility study to identify potential mitigation measures to address the flood problem on the River Deel at Crossmolina was completed by the Office of Public Works in 2012. The OPW subsequently appointed Engineering and Environmental Consultants to prepare an outline design of mitigation measures and an Environmental Impact Statement. This process will be informed by a channel survey which will commence shortly subject to environmental and water level constraints. If an economically and environmentally viable flood relief scheme emerges, it is expected that it will be brought to Public Exhibition before the end of 2013.

Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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299. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position in relation to a flood alleviation project (details supplied) in County Clare; the date on which it is expected that works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18399/13]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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The flood alleviation project referred to, which comprises mitigation works in the vicinity of St Flannans College and at Ballybeg, and the upgrade of an existing embankment in the area, is being progressed by Clare County Council with funding from the Office of Public Works. The Council recently received planning permission from An Bord Pleanála for the project and their consultants are currently engaged in the detailed design process, including preparation of a detailed cost benefit analysis. The Council have indicated that, subject to the identified option being deemed economically viable, the procurement process for the works contractor is expected to commence later this year.