Theresa Ahearn
Question:89 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide the finance for the drainage of the River Suir; if a cost benefit analysis for this work has been undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - River Suir Drainage.
The Suir catchment area is included at No. 15 on the priority list of major catchments on which the national arterial drainage programme is based. It is one of a number of schemes currently at design stage in the Office of Public Works. It is, however, a very large catchment requiring a considerable design input. When the design is completed consideration will be given to undertaking a cost benefit analysis.
In the circumstances the question of providing finance for the drainage of the Suir does not arise at this time.