Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2005
223 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the plans he has to construct a proper fish pass at Lacken Weir, Kilkenny, in light of the failure of the existing fish pass to function as evidenced in recent months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14198/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Public Works, the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources and the Southern Regional Fisheries Board have carried out a tripartite review of the problems associated with the functioning of the fish pass at Lacken Weir, Kilkenny. The review has established that modification of the existing fish pass will resolve the issue. The modifications required include the extension of the existing pass by about three metres and the construction of a pool below the extended pass and a channel leading to the pass. A draft design for these works is being prepared by the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. It is anticipated that the works will be undertaken under safe conditions this summer.
