Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2004
148 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Finance if he will take steps to ensure that a culvert bridge leading into the lands of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is repaired; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this person is prepared to give assistance to his Department to have such work carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13353/04]
View answerThe bridge in question is on a channel of the Inny catchment drainage scheme for which the Commissioners of Public Works have a maintenance responsibility under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Act 1945. The bridge has been inspected by an engineer from the Office of Public Works and it is in good condition. It is understood that the person in question may wish to construct a more substantial bridge but the commissioners have not received any proposal in this regard. The commissioners will contact the person in question to clarify the matter with him.
