asked the Minister for Finance the present position regarding the carrying out of works on the Brosna catchment scheme, County Offaly; the exact areas covered in this particular catchment drainage scheme; the number of acres of land involved; the number of farms which will be benefiting from this scheme; when further scheduled works will be carried out on the drainage scheme; and if he will outline his proposals in this regard.
Written Answers. - Brosna Catchment Drainage Scheme.
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The Brosna catchment drainage scheme was carried out by the Commissioners of Public Works during a seven year period between May 1948 and December 1955 when scheduled works were completed. Regular inspections of the completed drainage works are carried out by the commissioners and maintenance work is undertaken when required having regard to the resources available. The following table shows the total acreage which derived from the scheme; the number of farms involved is not available.
Brosna C.D.S. — Benefiting Acreage
|
Land |
Bog |
Total |
|
|
Co. Offaly |
35,000 |
25,340 |
60,340 |
|
Co. Westmeath |
13,000 |
9,410 |
22,410 |
|
Co. Laois |
2,000 |
1,450 |
3,450 |
|
50,000 |
36,200 |
86,200 |