Barry Cowen (Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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274. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the projects and proposed measures in the flood risk management plans for County Westmeath in tabular form; the cost of each project; the funding allocated to each project; the expected commencement date for construction; the expected completion date for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14178/19]

Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent)
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The Flood Risk Management Plans published on 3rd May 2018 did not include any measures for new flood relief capital projects in Co. Westmeath. However a major flood relief scheme for Athlone was already underway at that time and continues to be progressed by Westmeath County Council with funding and direct labour provided by the Office of Public Works.

The following summarises in tabular form the position in relation to the Athlone project:

Barry Cowen (Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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275. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status regarding proposed flood risk management plans (details supplied); the cost of each project in tabular form; the amount allocated for each project; the expected commencement date for construction; the expected completion date for construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14179/19]

Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent)
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The information requested is being compiled and will be addressed directly to the Deputy in due course.

Brendan Ryan (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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276. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 155 of 26 February 2019, if the further study being commissioned by Kildare County Council has commenced; if not, when it will commence; when the study will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14185/19]

Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent)
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The Hazelhatch area of Celbridge, County Kildare was assessed as part of the Eastern Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Study. The Flood Risk Management Plans identified the need for a further study of the area to help identify any feasible option to manage the existing flood risk.

This further study, being commissioned by Kildare County Council, is carrying out a detailed technical/hydro geological assessment. The Council expects that the tender competition will be completed by end of April 2019 with the completed report expected to be available towards the end of July, 2019 and will help inform the management of the flood risk in this area.