109 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the progress on flood mitigation works (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42150/10]

The Office of Public Works under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works Scheme approved €270,000 in June this year for Roscommon County Council to undertake works at the location concerned. These works involved the construction of a weir and overflow channel together with the undertaking of channel maintenance. The commencement and progression of the works is a matter for the County Council and funding may be drawn down as the works progress.