Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2018
202. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will arrange for the OPW to carry out essential works on Lough Suedy, Ballymore, County Westmeath (details supplied).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40034/18]
View answerThe Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of Arterial Drainage Schemes and catchment drainage schemes designated under the Arterial Drainage Acts of 1945 and 1995.
The OPW completes regular maintenance of a channel entering and leaving the lake in question to meet its statutory obligations as part of an Arterial Drainage Scheme. As the lake itself does not form part of an Arterial Drainage Scheme, the OPW has no responsibilities for the maintenance of the lake, nor the authority to address the issues detailed.
