But this is really only a side issue. The root of the problem appears not to be one for the Minister or our TDs to deal with, but rather our councillors. They have alot to answer for and they have alot of work themselves to do before the flooding problem at the Waterways is solved.

Let’s hope that Kildare County Council, who in their local authority capacity are responsible for planning, water and drainage matters in the county, will serve their purpose and deliver a gilt-edge solution for the Waterways.

One must wonder, however, about the whereabouts of our elected councillors. They took on the obligations of serving the people of Kildare on behalf of the County Council in June 2009. Their behaviour to date warrants questioning of their suitability in their elected positions.