Flood Relief

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2012

Tuesday, 21 February 2012

Questions (239)

Dominic Hannigan

Question:

268 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Office of Public Works will begin work on putting back the bridge that was removed and placed in the field behind an estate (details supplied); their plans for the bridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9299/12]

Written answers

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

The bridge in question was removed during flood relief works undertaken by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in the Dunboyne area on behalf of Meath County Council following the major flood events in 2000 and 2002. The bridge was no longer used for traffic.

The cast iron sections of the bridge were sent to the OPW's Central Engineering Workshop for restoration and repainting. This work has been completed and the restored sections remain in storage by the OPW.

It is a matter for Meath County Council to decide as to the future of the bridge. The OPW has contacted the Council with a view to progressing the matter.