Inland Waterways

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 November 2011

Wednesday, 2 November 2011

Questions (223)

Denis Naughten

Question:

234 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he is satisfied that all debris has been cleared and all gates are fully open at Meelick weir, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32161/11]

Written answers

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Deputy Jimmy Deenihan)

I am informed by Waterways Ireland that there is currently no debris at the sluices at Meelick Weir, that all weir boards have been removed since 15 September and that the sluices have been open since 22 September.