899 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that all rivers, streams and watercourses left to their own devices will over years require cleaning, de-silting or general maintenance as this has been proven throughout the midlands with particular reference to the Bog of Allen; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that his Department, the local authorities and the Office of Public Works have previously cooperated in such de-silting and maintenance activity; his views on the frustration and annoyance caused by his comments to the effect that de-silting would not positively impact on areas in the Shannon Estuary; if he will undertake a reappraisal of drainage requirements throughout the country with a view to addressing these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1920/10]

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899 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that all rivers, streams and watercourses left to their own devices will over years require cleaning, de-silting or general maintenance as this has been proven throughout the midlands with particular reference to the Bog of Allen; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that his Department, the local authorities and the Office of Public Works have previously cooperated in such de-silting and maintenance activity; his views on the frustration and annoyance caused by his comments to the effect that de-silting would not positively impact on areas in the Shannon Estuary; if he will undertake a reappraisal of drainage requirements throughout the country with a view to addressing these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1920/10]

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1. 19 January 2010

   River Basin Management.

   899 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that all rivers, streams and watercourses left to their own devices will over years require cleaning, de-silting or general maintenance as this has been proven throughout the midlands with particular reference to the Bog of Allen; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that his Department, the local authorities and the Office of Public Works have previously cooperated in such de-silting and maintenance activity; his views on the frustration and annoyance caused by his comments to the effect that de-silting would not positively impact on areas in the Shannon Estuary; if he will undertake a reappraisal of drainage requirements throughout the country with a view to addressing these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1920/10]

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