Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 February 2005
194 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance when the extension to the fish pass at Lacken Weir, Kilkenny was fabricated; the cost of same and the labour costs for installation; the reason it proved unsuitable; the action to be taken now; if the long-term solution has been identified; if the original drawing of the fish pass and the proposed extension will be made available to this Deputy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4132/05]
View answerThe extension to the fish pass at Lacken Weir, Kilkenny, was fabricated in early January. Costs for same and the labour costs for installation have not yet been received by OPW. The Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources and the Southern Regional Fisheries Board are satisfied that the extension is suitable.
The next action to be taken is the establishment of a long-term solution to the problems associated with the functioning of the fish pass. To this end, a review of the functioning of the pass is currently being carried out by the OPW, the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources and the Southern Regional Fisheries Board. On completion of the review, OPW will be in a position to confirm the exact nature of any work required to affect a long-term solution. Any permanent alterations or modifications that are deemed necessary will be carried out under safe conditions during the coming summer months. Copies of the relevant drawings are available to all interested parties on request. Copies will be forwarded to the Deputy in the coming week.
