Flood Risk Management

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 December 2023

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

Questions (82)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

82. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the up-to-date position regarding embankment works on the River Maine in Keel, from Castlemaine to Caherfealane; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55870/23]

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 completed under the Arterial Drainage Acts, 1945 and 1995, as amended. The OPW's South West Region will examine the flood risk at this area and will contact the Deputy.