Office of Public Works

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 June 2023

Thursday, 15 June 2023

Questions (188)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

188. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if the OPW will help with an issue of erosion on a river (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28953/23]

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 area in question does not form part of an Arterial Drainage Scheme.

The problem of riverbank erosion is a matter for the Local Authority and/or the riparian owner concerned. Any proposed works or measures should be undertaken in consultation with the Local Authority, Inland Fisheries Ireland, and the National Parks and Wildlife Service.