asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of the length of time which must elapse before the Ilen river catchment scheme will be reached, he will endeavour to have some abridged scheme carried out to ensure against the risk of flooding in Skibbereen.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Skibbereen Drainage.
I have nothing to add to the reply given by me on the 18th June, 1952, to a similar question by the Deputy, when I indicated that it is not the function of the Commissioners of Public Works to carry out piecemeal works for the prevention of flooding in towns.