asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that acute unemployment exists in Claremorris and Ballinrobe Unions; and if he will state when the Commissioners for Public Works intend to proceed with the drainage of the River Robe.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Drainage of River Robe.
The Minister is aware of the unemployment position in Claremorris and Ballinrobe, as well as in the remainder of Saorstát Eireann.
I refer the Deputy to the reply given to his question re this drainage scheme on 12/12/34. The report on the public inquiry is still under consideration, and while considerable progress has been made, a definite date for the commencement of actual drainage works cannot yet be given, but it is hoped that a start can be made during the coming summer.