Office of Public Works Projects

Thursday, 22 February 2018

Questions (81)

Joe Carey

Question:

81. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to upgrade the barrage on the River Fergus in Clarecastle, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9081/18]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Kevin Boxer Moran)

I am advised by the Office of Public Works that that office has no responsibility for the maintenance of the barrage on the River Fergus at Clarecastle, County Clare. Responsibility for the barrage rests with Clare County Council as part of the Fergus Drainage District.

The Council has advised that it has carried out maintenance works in recent years on the sluice doors on the barrage.