Flood Prevention Measures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 October 2012

Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Ceisteanna (148)

Denis Naughten

Ceist:

148. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht the actions, if any, he has taken on foot of the recommendations in the report by the Joint Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht entitled Eight proposals urgently required to tackle flooding on the River Shannon, it's tributaries and the waters feeding into it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43613/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

I can advise the Deputy that I have received the report by the Joint Committee on Environment, Culture, and the Gaeltacht on the management and protection of the Shannon. My Department is considering relevant recommendations in the Report and, when this process is completed, will provide its views and observations to the Joint Committee.