Written answers
Wednesday, 27 January 2016
Department of Environment, Community and Local Government
Drainage Schemes
Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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180. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the removal of gravel and silt from rivers that flood adjoining properties; if any European or Irish legislation precludes landowners from doing this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3348/16]
Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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I refer to the reply to Question No. 464 of 19 January 2016 in which I set out the roles and responsibilities of statutory bodies with regard to the maintenance of rivers and waterways. The position in this regard remains unchanged.
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