Written answers

Tuesday, 10 March 2009

9:00 pm

Photo of Olwyn EnrightOlwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 121: To ask the Minister for Finance the agency that has the responsibility for the management of a river (details supplied) in County Offaly in event of flooding; the person who has responsibility for sluice gates along same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9994/09]

Photo of Martin ManserghMartin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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The river referred to forms part of the Brosna Catchment Drainage Scheme. Under the terms of the Arterial Drainage Act 1945, the Office of Public Works is responsible for maintaining the conveyance capacity of the channel to provide outfall for land drainage. Maintenance works are undertaken periodically, and in 2008, tree and debris removal was carried out by the OPW on the channel through the town of Clara.

In the event of flooding, Offaly County Council would be responsible for assisting the local community in the first instance. If requested, the OPW would provide assistance in relation to examining or carrying out flood mitigation works, subject to the availability of resources. The sluice gates at Clara Mills are owned and operated by the owner of the property.

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