Flood Relief

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2012

Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Questions (234)

Finian McGrath

Question:

274 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will review a matter (details supplied) regarding flooding. [8040/12]

Written answers

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

As Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), I can advise the Deputy that the OPW has no role or function in relation to the operation and maintenance of surface water drainage infrastructure. Under section 31 of the Water Services Act 2007, local authorities, are responsible for the operation and maintenance of wastewater infrastructure. The matter raised by the Deputy relates to inadequate surface water drainage following heavy rain and is appropriate to be addressed by Dublin City Council. I will forward a copy of this reply to Dublin City Council for their immediate attention.