Flood Relief.

Wednesday, 24 September 2008

Questions (250)

Michael Ring

Question:

337 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 179 of 4 December 2007 the outcome of the Office of Public Works contact with a local authority regarding an option to alleviate a flooding problem at a location (details supplied) in County Mayo; the timeframe in which this problem will be rectified; and the measures that will be used. [30819/08]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Deputy Martin Mansergh)

Following contact between the Office of Public Works and Mayo County Council, works to the existing storm drainage system were identified as a possible option to alleviate the flooding problem. As responsibility for this system lies with the Council, it is a matter for that authority to address.