Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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148. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an update on a matter (details supplied) regarding funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36825/15]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The works proposed for the Collins Avenue East area of Dublin 5 are to be included in Phase 2 of flood relief works for the area of the city which are being progressed by Dublin City Council (DCC). The Council, in the first instance, is best placed to provide information on how these works will be progressed.

I am advised that Phase 1 of the flood relief works in Donnycarney which includes defences for the Clanmoyle and Clontarf golf club areas is mostly complete. The remaining work involves the completion of Mechanical & Electrical contracts which DCC hope to close out later this year. The Council has indicated that the further remaining works under Phase 1, which comprise a tunnel under the Howth Road and an additional sea outfall for the Wad river on the Clontarf Road, are scheduled for 2016-2017 subject to the availability of the necessary funding.

A preliminary feasibility study of Phase 2 works in the Donnycarney area, which examines the option of providing defences for Collins Avenue East, the Malahide Road at Donnycarney and at Collins Park, has been completed and assessed by the Council, which is of the opinion that the works are feasible. It is a matter for DCC to apply for funding for these works which, if submitted to the OPW, will be considered in accordance with the normal criteria.