Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 December 2016
272. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be reimbursed for remedial works they had to carry out on their lands following the construction of a roadway by the Office of Public Works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38650/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe location referred to by the Deputy forms part of the Maine Catchment Drainage Scheme (CDS) which was carried out by the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945. The River Maine CDS consists of 228 km of channel, 96 km of embankment, 130 bridges and 210 sluice outfall structures. The OPW has a statutory responsibility for the maintenance of this scheme.
OPW constructed a haul road to facilitate access to repair a breached flood defence embankment on this scheme. At the time, this Office also undertook some remedial works (including placing top soil on the haul road) to restore the land in question. OPW is not aware of works that the land owner had to undertake himself, nor is it aware of any payments that were withheld. If the land owner has a specific claim for reimbursement or compensation from this Office, he should submit it and it will be given consideration under the terms of the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995.
