Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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118. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of plans for a flood relief scheme (details supplied) in County Cork; if the required level of funding is committed; the next steps in the process; the timeline for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11923/19]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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A pre-feasibility study into the flooding issues in Ballinhassig has been completed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) and has identified a preferred option for the area. Further assessment of the environmental impacts is currently being reviewed to inform the planning process, after which the project will progress to planning and detailed design. While it is not possible to provide a timeframe for the project at this time, provision has been made in OPW’s multi annual financial profiles for the progression of the scheme to implementation.

Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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119. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount allocated to the Ennis south flood relief scheme to date; the breakdown of the spending; if the original announcement for the scheme of €8.6 million is still budgeted for; the changes that have been made to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12256/19]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The Ennis South Flood Relief Scheme is being progressed by Clare County Council with funding from the OPW.

The €8.6m project budget referred to was in respect of a tender competition in 2017. The project was re-tendered in the normal manner arising from pre-contractual issues which have now been resolved. The construction contract was signed between Clare County Council and Ward & Burke Construction Ltd on March 11th 2019 and works are expected to commence in the coming weeks.

The overall project budget, based on the contract with Ward and Burke is €9.7m ex VAT, and is provided for in OPW multi-annual capital budgets. Amendments to the scheme include additional flood defence embankment works and increased culvert capacity.