Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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164. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount allocated to flood relief measures in each of the past four budgets and budget 2018; the amount that was spent during each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43653/17]

Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent)
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The following table sets out the budget allocation and expenditure in the Flood Risk Management area since 2014. The capital figures relate primarily to expenditure on the OPW’s capital works programme on major and minor flood relief projects. The current figures relate primarily to expenditure on the OPW’s programme of maintenance on completed arterial drainage schemes. The 2018 allocation shows a significant increase over previous years and is reflective of the Government’s commitment to continued investment in this area over the period 2016-2021.