Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 October 2004
109 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he has received submissions from or made submissions to Kildare County Council in regard to the permanent alleviation of flooding at the Mill Lane, Leixlip, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24969/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Public Works met with officials from Kildare County Council earlier this year to discuss flooding problems at a number of locations. The county council confirmed that it had commissioned a report on flooding at Leixlip and agreed to forward a copy of the report to the OPW when available.
Flooding problems in the Mill Lane area of Leixlip are a matter for the local authority in the first instance and the OPW is happy to assist with technical advice and guidance. It should also be noted that no flood relief scheme is planned for this location.
