River Management

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 June 2010

Tuesday, 1 June 2010

Ceisteanna (118)

Enda Kenny

Ceist:

131 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the numerous river bank collapses in County Mayo on a river (details supplied); if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that these river bank collapses are undermining commercial building in some areas; if an application has been received from the town council concerned; the action that will be taken by the Office of Public Works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22713/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Deputy Martin Mansergh)

In early May, Mayo County Council contacted the Office of Public Works (OPW) in relation to the collapse of sections of retaining walls along the Castlebar River. The OPW understands that the Council will shortly submit an application for funding for remedial works under the minor flood mitigation works scheme. If an application is received, it will be assessed by the OPW having regard to the eligibility criteria of the scheme and the overall availability of resources.