Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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The Coolturk River does not form part of an Office of Public Works (OPW) arterial drainage scheme and, as a result, the OPW is not responsible for its maintenance.

It remains open to Mayo County Council to apply for funding to undertake any necessary works under the OPW's Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Any application received would be assessed under the eligibility criteria of the Scheme, which include a requirement that any measures are cost beneficial, and having regard to the overall availability of funding. Application forms are available on the OPW's website www.opw.ie under Flood Risk Management. It is also open to the Local Authority to carry out works using its own resources.

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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I am advised that the Office of Public Works (OPW) has not carried out studies at this location. OPW engineering staff visited the area last year to investigate reports of flooding. I understand that works were carried out in the area by a contractor on behalf of Galway County Council, relating to the construction of a group water scheme. In this regard the matter should be raised with the Council.

With regard to localised flooding generally, it is open to Galway County Council to submit an application for funding under the OPW's Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme. Any application received will be assessed under the eligibility criteria, which includes a requirement that any measures are cost beneficial, and have regard to the overall availability of funding. Application forms and related guidelines are available on the OPW website under Flood Risk Management.