Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 September 2014
363. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding repair works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34078/14]
View answerA short stretch of embankment which is the responsibility of the Office of Public Works (OPW) is used as an unofficial slipway at this location and hence the crest is slightly lower than the rest of the embankment. It is envisaged that the OPW will have an excavator in the locality in the near future and will address the matter that the Deputy refers to then. With regard to the sluice referred to, last year the OPW replaced the two main sluice structures for this polder. The structure referred to is a minor sluice and works were also undertaken to seal the pipe, install new hinges and fit a new door.
