John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 184: To ask the Minister for Finance if, as part of the reconstruction of the fish pass at Lacken Weir, Kilkenny, he will carry out a survey of the base of the complete weir which is now being subject to churning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16910/05]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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The extension to Lacken weir, which was constructed as part of the Kilkenny flood relief scheme, is built on rock. The base of the original weir was protected with rock armour as part of the scheme. While churning is a normal feature of weirs, a precautionary inspection to establish the stability of the weir will be carried out.