Waterways Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 May 2016

Wednesday, 25 May 2016

Ceisteanna (225)

Tom Neville

Ceist:

225. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the repair of a weir; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12001/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Arra River is part of the River Deel Catchment Drainage Scheme which was carried out by the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the Arterial Drainage Act 1945. The OPW continues to have statutory responsibility for the maintenance of this scheme.

The weir mentioned in the question was not constructed as part of the Drainage Scheme, and the OPW is therefore not responsible for its maintenance.