John Lahart (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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475.To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the capital expenditure by his Department on the Whitechurch Stream and River Poddle flood alleviation schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31621/24]

Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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The Whitechurch Stream Flood Alleviation Scheme and the River Poddle Flood Alleviation Scheme are both led by South Dublin County Council with funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). This funding is part of the Government’s commitment of €1.3 billion for the delivery of flood relief schemes over the lifetime of the National Development Plan 2021 – 2030. Construction of both of these Schemes is being undertaken directly by the OPW.

The Whitechurch Steam Flood Alleviation Scheme commenced construction in Q1 2023. The Total Project Budget for this scheme is estimated to be in the region of €8.6m. The Capital Expenditure to date for this scheme is €3.6m.

The River Poddle Flood Alleviation Scheme commenced construction in Q1 2024. The Total Project Budget for this scheme is estimated to be in the region of €19m. The Capital Expenditure to date for this scheme is €2.9m.