Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 10 Apr 2001

Vol. 534 No. 3

Written Answers. - Arterial Drainage.

Ulick Burke

Ceist:

134 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Finance if he will carry out the necessary maintenance works on the Woodford River from the point where it ceases to be in the charge of Waterways Ireland and becomes the responsibility of Woodford town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10797/01]

Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Mr. Cullen)

The Woodford River does not form part of any drainage scheme for which the Commissioners of Public Works have a maintenance responsibility under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945.