Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 451: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if Meelick Weir has been cleaned of debris since January 2006; the date on which such debris was removed; if the weir gates are fully opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20463/06]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware, the responsibility for Meelick Weir rests with Waterways Ireland, a North/South Implementation Body for certain inland waterways, set up under the British-Irish Agreement 1999. Waterways Ireland informs me that Meelick Weir is inspected regularly and that the site has not required any cleaning since last January. I am also informed that the weir gates (sluices) have been fully open since the 6th May 2006.