Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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Question 169: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if, in view of his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 58 of 5 July 2007, the Office of Public Works has been in contact with Westmeath County Council in relation to a serious flooding problem occurring on the land of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath which is rendering a significant area of the said land sterile and it is not possible to farm same; if steps will be taken either by his Department or in conjunction with Westmeath County Council to remedy same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24132/07]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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As stated in the previous response to the House in this matter, the flooding problems are due to the construction of a road bridge and as such are the responsibility of Westmeath County Council. Westmeath County Council has not contacted the OPW to request assistance to alleviate the flooding problems. The OPW is, however, available to provide advice and technical support if requested. The Deputy may wish to contact the Council directly in the matter.