asked the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement regarding plans for the drainage of the Tolka River, County Dublin, owing to extensive flooding which occurs at times of heavy rainfall; and if he will indicate the approximate date of completion and the estimated cost.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Drainage of Tolka River.
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The Tolka catchment area is No. 27 on the priority list of minor catchments. A scheme for the catchment under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945, will be considered in due course but it will be several years yet before it can be reached in the arterial drainage programme.