Flood Relief Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 June 2016

Wednesday, 1 June 2016

Questions (141)

Thomas Byrne

Question:

141. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of ongoing maintenance of flood relief works on the Tolka river in Dunboyne, County Meath. [13935/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The River Tolka flood alleviation scheme was carried out under local authority powers and not under the powers of the Commissioners of Public Works under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. Responsibility for the maintenance of this scheme therefore rests with Meath County Council.