Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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44. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when final flood maps and reports will be published by the Office of Public Works for the Carnmore and Claregalway area of Galway as these are required urgently in order that applicants have up to date data in relation to flood risk when making planning applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55789/22]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by my officials that the consultant appointed to design the Claregalway Flood Relief Scheme is currently producing updated flood maps that represent the flood hazard (post completion) of all flood relief scheme works undertaken in the Claregalway area. It is currently envisaged that this mapping will be completed and reported upon in the early part of next year.  

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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45. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW intends providing funding for the cleaning of a channel (details supplied) in County Galway that was previously allocated funding that was never spent; if so, when it is likely to happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55790/22]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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Local Authorities may apply to the Office of Public Works for funding under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme. This scheme provides 90% funding for minor flood mitigation works or studies, costing up to €750,000 each, to address localised flooding and coastal protection problems.  

Once approved by the Office of Public Works, it is a matter for the local authority to progress with the approved works and draw down its approved expenditure from the Office of Public Works. I have asked my officials to liaise with the relevant local authority in relation to this issue.