Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy's suggestion that all the relevant agencies come together is a good one. It is worth putting on the record that we reckon that the cost of raising the road in the area, which could alleviate this problem, would be somewhere between €20,000 and €50,000. It is obviously a matter for the county council. It is also worth saying that we are clear in our view that larnród Éireann has the necessary legal powers under the legislation to deal with the flooding problem at Ballycar. If a railway order is made, the company's powers are very similar to those of the OPW. The primary beneficiaries here are the railway line and the rail network. They have a responsibility to try to find a solution in financial terms. If bringing the people together to see if some collective solution can be found is something worth pursuing, the Deputy can be assured that not only will the OPW be at the table, it will try to find a solution.

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