asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the intentions with regard to the proposed drainage improvements on the Lough Gowna, Oughter, and Erne drainage district; when it is proposed to start work, or what money has been allocated to be spent on the district, and on what part of the works are the improvements to be made.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS.
As a result of representations made to the Commissioners of Public Works and further investigations made by their engineers, it has been found that the scheme for the restoration and improvement of the Loughs Oughter and Gowna and River Erne drainage district and the Lough Oughter and River Erne drainage district would prove unduly expensive in proportion to the results, and must be revised. At present inquiries are being made into the question, and until they are concluded it will not be possible to give the information asked for.
Is it intended to spend any money this season? Promises have been made time and again, not to me, but to other parties.
I do not think I could give any further reply to the Deputy with the information which is available at the moment.
asked the Minister for Finance if it is proposed to carry out any improvements on the Kill Drainage district, and, if so, when it is proposed to start work, or what sum of money has been allocated to be spent.
It is not proposed to carry out any works of restoration in the Kill drainage district under the Drainage Maintenance Act, 1924, as the cost would impose a charge on the occupiers of benefited land which it is believed would be excessive.