Water and Sewerage Schemes.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2005

Tuesday, 28 June 2005

Ceisteanna (832)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

841 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has yet received proposals from Kildare County Council with a view to initiating a drainage programme in the areas of Prosperous, Timahoe, Drehid, Coill Dubh, Robertstown, Allenwood and Rathangan, County Kildare, having particular regard to the need as identified by the local action groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22787/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Roche)

Proposals have not been received by my Department from Kildare County Council on this issue which I understand involves arterial drainage of the River Slate. Under the Arterial Drainage Acts, such works are the responsibility of the Office of Public Works rather than my Department.