Edward Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

Second, the monks did a lot of work on the nearby River Slaney about 1,000 years ago to divert. There is a weir connected to the river. It is suffering erosion and is in danger of being washed away. This is an historic feature of the Slaney. It is right beside the abbey. The monks diverted the river for milling works. I have written to the OPW on this issue. I want to find out who is responsible. Inland Fisheries has said it is not responsible. I ask the Minister of State to come back to me and give me an answer as to who is responsible for the maintenance of the weir on the River Slaney.