Flood Risk Management

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2022

Tuesday, 5 July 2022

Questions (193)

Michael Fitzmaurice

Question:

193. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works will ensure that for the winter of 2022, pumps will be on site, fuelled and manned by OPW staff at Lough Funshinagh, County Roscommon to save the houses that are in danger of flooding around Lough Funshinagh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35473/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Roscommon County Council is leading the response to the flooding situation at Lough Funshinagh and is being supported by relevant Departments and Agencies, including the Office of Public Works. Roscommon County Council has a number of pumps available to it for use at Lough Funshinagh should they be required.