asked the Minister for Finance whether he has under consideration the survey of that portion of the Corrib catchment area known as the Corrib-Mask section on the Galway-Mayo borders, which was cut out; and, if so, what are the prospects of having this work completed so that work may be continued on the completion of the whole scheme as originally intended.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Corrib-Mask Survey.
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The survey of the Corrib-Mask catchment will be undertaken as soon as opportunity offers but at present I cannot say when we will be able to reach it. Having regard to our present commitments, I fear that it will not be possible to have the scheme ready to proceed on completion of the works at present in progress on the Corrib-Clare scheme.
Can the Parliamentary Secretary tell me the reason, if any, for the decision to by-pass the most flooded area in the catchment?
I would not agree that it was decided to by-pass this area, but it would appear that this section was included in the original catchment and at some stage it was decided to postpone it.
In view of the importance of this area and of the very serious flooding which took place there in 1947, I propose to raise the matter on the Adjournment.
I will communicate with the Deputy in the course of the afternoon.