Flood Risk Management

Thursday, 13 November 2025

Questions (239)

Albert Dolan

Question:

239. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he is aware that due to the lack of maintenance of Headford River, County Galway, OPW channel 2, adjoining agricultural land belonging to a person (details supplied) has been subjected to severe and repeated flooding for the past 15 years; if he will outline when maintenance works will be carried out on this section of the channel to alleviate the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62654/25]

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Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of Arterial Drainage Schemes completed under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995, as amended, and maintains these schemes in proper repair and effective condition under section 37 of the Act.

The location referenced forms part of the Corrib-Headford Arterial Drainage Scheme, which is under the auspices of the OPW. The Headford River (CH2), is maintained annually by the OPW. Records indicate that maintenance works on this Channel were undertaken throughout September 2025 and were completed in early October. The landowner can contact the OPW's Regional Office if any further concerns remain.