Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 15 May 1991

Vol. 408 No. 5

Written Answers. - Alleviation of Flooding.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

49 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the plans or proposals by the Office of Public Works for the alleviation of flooding to the property of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare which arises from seepage from the Royal Canal; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Finance (Mr. A. Reynolds)

There is no seepage from the Royal Canal at this location. The flooding mentioned is being caused by the necessity to clean a culvert which runs under the canal and which is partially blocked where it runs through adjoining lands. The cleaning of this stream is a matter for the landowners in question.