asked the Minister for Finance whether he is aware of the damage and hardship caused by the frequent flooding of the River Anner, South Tipperary; whether any scheme for the drainage of this river is at present contemplated; whether any action is to be taken in the near future to stop the flooding; and whether he will have an immediate investigation carried out with a view to taking measures to prevent the further flooding of this river.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Drainage of Tipperary River.
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The drainage of the River Anner can be undertaken by the Commissioners of Public Works only as part of a comprehensive drainage scheme under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945 for the River Suir catchment. It is intended to include the Anner River in that scheme which is being surveyed as I explained in my reply to the Deputy's question on 12th November last.