Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 29: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39637/10]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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The tributary of the Derry River referred to by the Deputy does not form part of an Arterial Drainage Scheme which the Office of Public Works has a statutory duty to maintain, and the OPW is not aware that any other state body has a maintenance responsibility in relation to it. Responsibility for maintenance would therefore rest with the owners of property adjoining the river.

The property owner in question may wish to contact Wicklow County Council to request that the Council undertake flood mitigation measures to address the flood problem at this location.

If Wicklow County Council decides to undertake flood alleviation measures, it would be open to the Council to apply for funding under the OPW Minor Flood Works scheme.