Flood Relief.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 May 2005

Tuesday, 10 May 2005

Ceisteanna (140)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Ceist:

185 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Finance if the OPW has plans in place to facilitate the draining of the River Slate in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15117/05]

Freagraí scríofa

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

As the River Slate forms part of the Rathangan drainage district, the maintenance of the river is a matter for the local authority. The Office of Public Works carried out drainage works on the river in 2003, as agents for Kildare County Council. There are no proposals to carry out further works.

Question No. 186 answered with QuestionNo. 176.