Flood Relief.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004

Wednesday, 29 September 2004

Ceisteanna (140)

Emmet Stagg

Ceist:

321 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Finance if he intends to finance flood alleviation works in Ardclough, Straffan and Leixlip in County Kildare; the reason he is of the opinion that no further flood alleviation works are required in Maynooth, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22884/04]

Freagraí scríofa

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

The Office of Public Works met officials from Kildare County Council earlier this year to discuss flooding problems at a number of locations. The county council confirmed that it has commissioned a report on flooding at Leixlip and agreed to forward a copy of the report to OPW when available.