193 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Finance the level of funding that has been allocated for flood relief and flood preventative measures in the Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10677/07]

The Office of Public Works has allocated €4 million towards flood relief activities in the Dublin area in 2007. This figure will cover the cost of works on the River Tolka and the River Dodder. It will also cover the cost of fees associated with upcoming works on Spencer Dock and other works which have been identified in the Dublin Coastal Flooding Protection Project.