Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 May 2011
93 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Finance his plans to address the four impediments in the Camlin and Shannon rivers which cause severe flooding in the Longford and Clondra areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12042/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Public Works has no responsibility with regard to the specific issues raised by the Deputy. Primary responsibility for the hydro-electric scheme at Tarmonbarry; Burkes Lock; and new lock gates lies with Waterways Ireland, and responsibility in relation to the concrete wall at the Millwheel in Clondra lies with Longford County Council.
However, the Deputy should be aware that the Office of Public Works is currently involved in a number of initiatives to alleviate the flooding risk in the catchment concerned. The primary initiative in this regard is the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Study for the River Shannon, which commenced earlier this year. This study will identify and examine in detail the causes of flooding throughout the Shannon catchment, and produce an integrated plan of specific measures to address the significant flood risk factors in a proactive and comprehensive way.
