Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 February 2007
252 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department have to date completed their discussions and proposals in relation to the alleviation of flooding at Mill Lane, Leixlip, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4397/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Commissioners of Public Works are engaged in continuing discussions with Kildare County Council in relation to flood relief proposals for Mill Lane, Leixlip, Co. Kildare. It is envisaged that subject to agreement by all affected parties and adherence to a tight timeframe, construction will commence on flood alleviation measures for the Mill Lane area in early Summer 2007.
253 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent of discussions which have taken place between his Department and the various local authorities throughout the country with a view to achieving an acceptable drainage plan for the alleviation of flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4398/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs lead agency for implementing the national flood policy the Office of Public Works works closely with Local Authorities, who are the State's front-line responders to flooding incidents. Local Authorities and the OPW are represented on a number of inter-agency committees guiding implementation of the policy. Their officials also sit on various project-specific steering groups established by OPW, including those involved with implementing flood relief schemes and drawing up catchment flood risk assessment and management plans.
I announced on 18th January, 2007 that the Commissioners of Public Works would work with Local Authorities to try to identify solutions to localised flooding incidents. Discussions are ongoing between OPW and various Local Authorities in this regard.
