asked the Minister for the Environment if his attention has been drawn to the serious flooding which takes place on the national secondary road at Kylemore, Connemara, County Galway, after heavy rainfall; and the plans he has to deal with this problem.

I understand that flooding occurs occasionally on two sections of the N59 near Kylemore Abbey. I have been informed by the local authority that flooding to the west of Kylemore Abbey occurs when there is a sudden rise in the Dawros River and flooding to the east of the abbey occurs when there is a rise in the level of water in Kylemore Lake. In both cases, the road has been raised over recent years but, while this action has reduced the extent of flooding, it has not eliminated the problem. I understand that further raising of the road may not of itself be a solution to the problem.

The question of carrying out further remedial works will be kept under review, having regard to constraints on public expenditure and other work priorities.

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