Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2019
170. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the attention of the OPW has been drawn to flood issues on the River Toni at Celbridge, County Kildare; the plans by the Office of Public Works to conduct a study on part of the river or carry out works in the context of nearby land and property developments impacting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41866/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised that local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. This area does not form part of any Arterial Drainage Scheme which would fall under the remit of the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the 1945 Arterial Drainage Act and therefore OPW has no responsibility for the maintenance of the channel, nor any authority to carry out any works there.
Funding was approved in 2009 to Kildare County Council under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for works at this location. Ongoing maintenance of these works is the responsibility of Kildare County Council.
OPW has not been advised of any flooding at the location mentioned by the Deputy.
