292 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Finance if a canal (details supplied) in County Mayo can be repaired and cleaned as it is causing flooding problems. [9630/07]

The canal in question does not form part of any Drainage Scheme for which the Commissioners of Public Works have a maintenance responsibility under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945. The Office of Public Works will not, therefore, be carrying out any works on the waterway.