Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 December 2009
139 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if EU moneys were used to place artificial obstructions in rivers designed to slow down water speed; if hydrological surveys were carried out before moneys were provided; if such obstructions have contributed to the current flooding crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44726/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraI must advise the Deputy that the reference in the question to "artificial obstructions in rivers" is capable of a number of interpretations. In the absence of clarification it has not been possible to answer the question. In addition, in order for information to be provided on hydrological surveys that may have been carried out or EU moneys used in respect of such obstructions, it would be necessary for the Deputy to specify the location of the particular obstructions to which he is referring.
