Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 September 2018
66. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the pending applications from the OPW and Kerry County Council regarding the clearing of the Glenflesk river, Glenflesk, Killarney, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38067/18]
View answerI am advised that the River Flesk does not form part of any Arterial Drainage Scheme which would fall under the remit of the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the 1945 Arterial Drainage Act. The OPW therefore has no responsibility for the maintenance of this river.
The applications submitted under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme by Kerry County Council for projects on the Flesk river are currently under consideration. A meeting has taken place with Kerry County Council and further information has been received. A decision will issue shortly to the Council.
