Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 July 2022
193. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 132 of 30 June 2022, the reason that one gate remains open at Athlone weir and five gates remain closed at Meelick weir; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36891/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraWaterways Ireland has provided the OPW with the following information which outlines the position as at Tuesday, 5th July.
There are no sluices open at Athlone. The last remaining open sluice was closed on 30th June. There are 7 sluices open at Meelick and 13 sluices open at the New Cut.
Water levels in the Callows (Banagher Gauge) remain under the ordinary summer level of 35.36. The current level is 35.34, 20mm below the normal summer level.
Waterways Ireland together with the ESB continue to monitor water levels and rainfall forecasts on a daily basis and take actions as appropriate and agreed.
