Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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Question 58: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the Office of Public Works has been contacted by Westmeath County Council in relation to a serious and significant problem which is occurring at the lands of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath and which is leading to the loss of said lands to this person as it is not possible to farm same; if in this context, a remedial programme will be implemented to deal with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19563/07]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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I am advised that the problem in question relates to flooding of an area of land and a road caused by a culvert constructed to create a road bridge. The size of the culvert appears to be inadequate to provide conveyance for the water at certain times.

I understand that since the problem is caused by a road bridge it is a matter for the Local Authority to remedy. OPW has not been contacted by Westmeath County Council but will be willing to provide technical advice and support if requested.