asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state whether a scheme has been submitted to his Department for approval by Carlow County Council under the Local Authorities (Works) Act, 1949, for the raising of the road level on the main Carlow-Kilkenny road at the approaches to Leighlinbridge; and, if so, what precautions are being taken to ensure that as a result the town of Leighlinbridge will not suffer more severely from flooding.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Carlow Road Scheme.
The answer to the first part of the question is "yes". As regards the second part, this is a matter for the county council. I have been informed that the county engineer is of opinion that the carrying out of the proposed work will not aggravate flooding in Leighlinbridge.
Is the Parliamentary Secretary aware that even at present there is very severe flooding on this road after heavy rains and, if the level is raised, there is bound to be worse flooding?
I am prepared to take the word of the county council and the county engineers with regard to the matter.
Will the Parliamentary Secretary make provision, if such a thing does happen, to compensate the people of Leighlinbridge?
No, the county council will be responsible.