Flood Relief

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2012

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Questions (215)

Dominic Hannigan

Question:

256 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Office of Public Works will commence work on the remedial works on the castle stream in Dunboyne, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4916/12]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brian Hayes)

The responsibility for the maintenance of this channel rests with Meath County Council. Following a request made by Meath County Council after the flood event of 24 October, 2011, the Office of Public Works undertook, on this occasion, to carry out minor maintenance works on the Castle stream on the Council's behalf.

It is planned to commence the works before April, 2012. The works will involve the removal of trees and vegetation from the channel.