144. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 189 of 9 July 2019, if the contract has been awarded for the further study of flooding in the area; if the study will be completed by the end of 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37081/19]

I am advised by Kildare County Council that the contract for further hydrological study into flooding at Hazelhatch has been awarded.

Delivery of revised mapping of the area is scheduled for end of Quarter 4 2019 and the preliminary flood risk management options report is due in Quarter 1 2020.