Drainage Schemes Status

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 October 2014

Thursday, 2 October 2014

Questions (90)

Dara Calleary

Question:

90. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when drainage of a river (details supplied) in County Mayo will take place; if he will confirm that the programme of works for 2014 is progressing as planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37426/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Office of Public Works has statutory responsibility for the maintenance of the Glore River, which forms part of the Moy Arterial Drainage Scheme.

Works are progressing at present on this river as part of the OPW arterial drainage maintenance programme for 2014. Due to low water some works may be delayed.

Liaison is continuing with the environmental stakeholders and, with continued agreement, it is intended to continue the current works through the Cave, Ballyhaunis area along the full length of the Scheduled Channel.