Flood Risk Management

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Questions (410)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Question:

410. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works intends keeping the Corrib flood gates at Galway fully open for the foreseeable future to reduce the risk of flooding in the lower and upper Corrib basin due to heavy rains in recent months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1359/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Office of Public Works confirm that all gates at the Galway Sluice Barrage are currently open.

All the gates will remain open for as long as required, for the appropriate management of the lake levels on Lough Corrib.