136 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding a project (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42584/10]

Following a request from Clare County Council, OPW has agreed to put the Local Authority in funds so that they may design a flood defence scheme for the St. Flannan's College area. The proposed solution effectively involves the construction of an overflow weir and over 1,000 linear metres of culvert to by-pass an existing swallow hole located to the rear of St. Flannan's College. Clare County Council is currently assessing Tenders for this work and hope to appoint a consultant by the end of November 2010, with construction work to be completed in 2011.