Office of Public Works

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2020

Tuesday, 20 October 2020

Ceisteanna (247)

Noel Grealish

Ceist:

247. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works is the competent authority with responsibility for the River Friars at Newtownsmith, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31508/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Friars River forms part of the Corrib Clare Catchment Arterial Drainage Scheme. The Office of Public Works are responsible for the maintenance of the channels on the Corrib River and the Eastern Conduit Canal, which includes the Friars River and the Middle River.