Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 February 2026
297. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department will repair damage to a private road in County Kerry (details supplied) following their flood defence works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11154/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Public Works (OPW) has a statutory duty to maintain 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 extent of these Arterial Drainage Schemes and the channels for which the OPW has maintenance responsibility can be viewed at the following link: www.floodinfo.ie/map/drainage_map/#
OPW South-Western Drainage Maintenance section have confirmed that in the course of maintaining embankment E2 on the River Maine Arterial Drainage Scheme, which is located in the Rathpooke East area, local roads were used to access and transfer embankment material. Records indicate that the section of road referenced in your question was used up to July 2023, and that localised repairs were made to the road whenever required. OPW South-Western Drainage Maintenance section have confirmed that the road was left in an acceptable condition. The OPW, therefore, are no longer responsible for the condition or repair of this road.
