113 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money allocated to Galway County Council in respect of flood relief projects; the location of each proposed project; the cost in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28582/10]

To date, a total of €1,567,470 in funding has been allocated directly to Galway County Council under the ongoing scheme which I commenced in 2009 to provide funding to local authorities to carry out minor mitigation works to address localised flooding problems. In addition, €300,000 has been assigned for works at Oranmore, which will be jointly undertaken by the OPW and the Council, while €334,000 has been made available for the projects at Ferragh, Caherlistrane; Gortbeg, Cahergal, Tuam; and Moylough Village, which will be carried out by the Office of Public Works on the Council's behalf.

A summary of the total funding allocated for minor flood relief projects in Galway to date is given as follows:

Galway County Council has submitted a number of further applications, which are currently being assessed in accordance with the relevant eligibility criteria, and having regard to the total funding available for flood mitigation works this year. It is open to the Council to submit additional applications during the year.