Flood Prevention Measures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 March 2015

Tuesday, 3 March 2015

Ceisteanna (231)

Tom Fleming

Ceist:

231. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will have the bridge at Barrack Street, Castleisland, County Kerry, over the river Maine investigated, as there is an impediment with a sewer service pipe blocking the flow of water in times of flood and it is causing high water levels in the river, posing high risk to the properties adjacent to the river; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8861/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

There is no change in the position as outlined to the Deputy in my reply to Question No. 240 of 2 December 2014. While Castleisland is within the River Maine catchment which is maintained as part of the arterial drainage responsibilities of the Office of Public Works, the public road bridge at Barrack Street, Castleisland, is the responsibility of the Local Authority and the sewer pipe mentioned is the responsibility of Irish Water.