Waterways Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2022

Tuesday, 27 September 2022

Ceisteanna (150)

Jackie Cahill

Ceist:

150. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if additional funding will be granted for clearance works along the Kilmastulla River in Birdhill, County Tipperary given that the level of funding that is currently being provided is not sufficient to get the necessary works carried out in a timely manner, and that the banks near the mouth of the river have subsided and considerably slowed the flow of the river; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47061/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of Arterial Drainage Schemes and catchment drainage schemes designated under the Arterial Drainage Acts of 1945 and 1995. The maintenance of all drainage schemes carried out under earlier Acts, for locations known as Drainage Districts, is the responsibility of the relevant Local Authority.

The Kilmastulla River at Birdhill is part of a Drainage District that is maintained by Tipperary County Council and the OPW has no responsibility for the maintenance of this river, nor the authority to carry out any works there.