Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 102: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties in relation to the fish pass on the River Nore in Kilkenny city; the steps being taken to satisfactorily resolve the matter, particularly in the context of the recent river drainage scheme that was carried out on the river; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2211/05]

Pat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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While I am aware of the difficulties arising from the works undertaken on the weir on the River Nore in Kilkenny city, this project was undertaken on behalf of and is therefore the responsibility of the Office of Public Works. Because of the impact that the new installation was having on the passage of migrating salmon up river, the regional fisheries board and the engineering division of my Department offered technical expertise to address the problem.

The staff of the chief executive of the Southern Regional Fisheries Board are assisting in the implementation of ameliorative measures to address the problem in the short term, which will be completed as soon as weather conditions permit. This assistance will remain available to the Office of Public Works in the design and implementation of a more permanent solution.