Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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97. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on a matter (details supplied) in Dublin 3 regarding funding. [9839/14]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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As I indicated in a reply to the Deputy's Parliamentary Question 1414 of 15 January, 2014, Dublin City Council is the lead authority in relation to the development of any flood relief proposals for Clontarf and I understand that the Council is currently exploring possible options. Should a viable flood relief scheme emerge which meets with the acceptance of the relevant stakeholders, including the public, it will be open to the Council to apply for funding from the Office of Public Works (OPW) to undertake such a scheme. Any such application will be considered having regard to the overall availability for funding for flood risk management. The provision of any temporary anti-flooding measures for the area is also a matter for the City Council in the first instance.

Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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98. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the specific costed plans that exist to connect the North Strand-Ballybough area in Dublin Central to the new North Wall pumping station to alleviate the risk of repeated flooding; if none currently exists, when will costed plans be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9847/14]

Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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99. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the measures being taken by the Office of Public Works to ensure that Dublin City Council implements plans to alleviate repeat flooding by addressing drainage infrastructure failings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9848/14]

Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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100. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the sustainable drainage options being planned and developed for an area (details supplied) to lower the risk of complex flooding issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9849/14]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 98 to 100, inclusive, together.

The questions concern matters of urban surface water drainage infrastructure. The Office of Public Works has no responsibility in this matter. It is, in the first instance, a matter for Dublin City Council. Funding investment in upgrading of urban surface water drainage infrastructure falls within the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government's area of responsibility.