Flood Risk Management

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 April 2023

Tuesday, 25 April 2023

Questions (233)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

233. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if officials from his Department will investigate significant erosion next to a house (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19612/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of arterial drainage schemes and flood relief schemes completed under the Arterial Drainage Acts, 1945 and 1995, as amended. The channel at Dromore is part of the Maine Arterial Drainage Scheme. Officials in the OPW South West Region will investigate the issue reported by the landowner and where appropriate liaise with the local authority.