Flood Relief.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 January 2008

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Ceisteanna (189)

Emmet Stagg

Ceist:

253 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the flooding which occurred in Johnstown village, Naas, County Kildare, on 10 January 2008; and the fact that the village was flooded twice in 2007; and when resources will be made available to carry out a flood alleviation scheme for the village. [2509/08]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Deputy Noel Ahern)

The Commissioners of Public Works have been requested by Kildare County Council to assist them in identifying the cause and possible solutions to the problem of flooding in Johnstown. The Commissioners are examining the request to determine what, if any assistance they are in a position to provide, and will be pursuing the matter with the Council.