asked the Minister for Finance whether he has received representations from the Ballybay, County Monaghan, Chamber of Commerce about the damage done to lands by the flooding of the Dromore River; and if he will state when the drainage of this river will be undertaken.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Dromore River Flooding.
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I have received the representations referred to. We are proceeding as speedily as possible with the preparation of a drainage scheme for the river Erne catchment which includes the Dromore river. As to the date for starting works, I cannot usefully add anything to my reply to the Deputy's question on 12th December last.
Would the Parliamentary Secretary be good enough to refresh my memory as to what exactly he did say so far as work on the Dromore River is concerned?
I intimated to the Deputy that I hoped works would commence in 1965. I could not say when for sure.
I assume that that reply referred to the whole catchment area, which usually starts at the estuary of the river and works backwards. Would that mean that the Dromore might not be reached for one or two years after that date?
That is quite possible; in fact, it is quite probable.
So the Parliamentary Secretary would say probably 1965 to begin at the estuary, with the Dromore being reached in 1966, 1967 or 1968?
That could be the position.