143 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 511 of the 29 September 2010 the position regarding a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41854/10]

In relation to the Ballybeg area, the OPW has agreed in principle to provide funding to Clare County Council for works pertaining to this location, the amount of which remains confidential, as a tender process is currently under way. These works will involve placement of a culvert northwards across the Limerick road to convey flood waters to the Clareabbey backdrain lands. Clare County Council hope to commence this work in April 2011, with a projected completion date of October 2011.

144 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41986/10]

Iarnród Éireann, as the body responsible for the maintenance and safety of the railway line network, have appointed consultants to carry out a study of the flooding problem and recommend possible solutions. Any works relating to the permanent way that may be recommended by the consultants in their study would be a matter for Iarnród Éireann to implement.