240. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when funding will be sanctioned for stage 2 of the flood alleviation measures and drainage works for the Claregalway, Lisheenavalla and Carnmore areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16158/14]

The Office of Public Works, in association with Galway County Council, has developed a Flood Relief Scheme, under the Arterial Drainage Acts, for the Clare River in the environs of Claregalway, Lisheenavalla, and the Carnmore areas.

The Scheme has been approved by the Commissioners of Public Works and has been submitted to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for Confirmation i.e. statutory approval, in accordance with the requirements of the Arterial Drainage Act 1945 as amended. In relation to funding, I can confirm my and the Government's commitment to proceed with this project and that provision has been made for the cost of this project in OPW's Multi-Annual Capital Budget Profiles for the period 2014-2017.