Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 469: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if Meelick Weir has been cleaned of all debris; if the gates have been completely opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31755/06]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware from replies to previous Questions relating to this issue, the responsibility for Meelick Weir rests with Waterways Ireland, a North/South Implementation Body set up under the British-Irish Agreement Act 1999.

Waterways Ireland informs me that Meelick Weir continues to be inspected regularly and that there is no debris there at present. I am also informed that all sluice gates have been open since 24 September 2006 and that all weir boards have been removed since 26 September 2006.