Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 April 2004
114 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the ESB has lowered or breached the statutory limits (details supplied) set down by the Houses of the Oireachtas since the 1930s for Lough Allen, Lough Ree and Lough Derg; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11105/04]
View answer115 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of years during which the ESB has breached the statutory limits set down (details supplied) for Lough Allen; if records can be provided; if they are available for public inspection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11106/04]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 114 and 115 together.
I am advised by the ESB that it has always endeavoured to meet its obligations under the Electricity Supply Acts in regard to water levels in Lough Allen, Lough Ree and Lough Derg.
I am also informed, however, with regard to Lough Allen that on rare occasions in the past, due to unfavourable weather conditions and in attempting to maximise flood storage, water levels occasionally fell below the lower limit for short periods in early autumn. I am assured by the ESB that records of these occurrences are available for public inspection.
