108 Deputy Rory O’Hanlon asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications from each local authority in the country for funding to alleviate individual episodes of flooding in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46879/10]

The number of applications submitted by each Local Authority to date in 2010 under the Office of Public Works Minor Flood Works and Coastal Protection scheme is as follows:

Following assessment of the applications submitted, total funding of €16m has been allocated by the OPW under the scheme. Further applications are being received and assessed on an ongoing basis.