Flood Prevention Measures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 December 2014

Tuesday, 2 December 2014

Questions (240)

Tom Fleming

Question:

240. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the bridge at Barrack Street, Castleisland, County Kerry, over the River Maine will be investigated as there is an impediment with a sewer service pipe, which is blocking the flow of water in times of flood; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46069/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

While Castleisland is within the River Maine catchment which is maintained as part of the Office of Public Works (OPW) arterial drainage responsibilities in this area the public road bridge at Barrack Street, Castleisland is the responsibility of the Local Authority and the sewer pipe mentioned is the responsibility of Irish Water.