Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent) | Oireachtas source

As the Chairman knows, if a county council came into my office regarding a minor work scheme for the removal of silt, or whatever the case may be, and there is a flooding issue my office will take care of it. However, when all of those other agencies are involved I will gladly mediate and sit with the Chairman to see if he can get a positive outcome for the people inquiring, but the Department would have very little say with regard to what the Chairman is asking me to do. If a local authority came in for a minor works scheme that is where I would fit in and I am glad to help wherever I can.

I know it is difficult and frustrating when many agencies are involved and it is hard to know who is taking the lead role. The OPW has 10% to 20% responsibility for that. I am offering my support, as a mediator, to bring the agencies together. I will do that with a heart and a half but I cannot engage with Irish Water and all of those other entities that do not come under my remit.