Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I also welcome the Minister's response. I referred earlier to the fact that a study is being conducted, with a report expected soon. The CCTV survey of the drainage system should reveal extremely useful information, not least whether there is something impeding the drains. I would have presumed that at the time of their installation, the drainage pipes would have been of a sufficient size to cater for any water flowing from the road itself and from the surrounding hills. The area in question is not excessively hilly. It should be possible to divert water away from the roadway through some mitigation works. I urge the local authorities to take responsibility here. There seems to be an issue here with regard to the location being in no-man's land. I have tried a number of times to have a sign for the local hospital, St. Columcille's, erected at this location. I have been pushed from one local authority to another and on to the NRA when I asked for a sign to be erected at the exit which simply says "Ospidéal/ Hospital". This is part of the problem.

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