asked the Minister for Finance the annual expenditure in this country on hydrological surveys; and if he will indicate the benefits gained from them.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Hydrological Surveys.
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Mr. Kenny
Hydrological surveys are carried out on a national basis by the Office of Public Works arising from their arterial drainage activities. The amount spent in the past five years upon the provision, maintenance and operation of gauges, meters, et cetera, for ascertaining the extent and velocity of river flows and on comprehensive surveys of certain river catchments was as follows:
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£ |
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1968-69 |
39,878 |
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1969-70 |
30,328 |
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1970-71 |
39,102 |
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1971-72 |
33,143 |
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1972-73 |
26,136 |
The provision for the current year is £47,300.
The information which has been accumulated and developed in this way is being made available to other parties who are also interested in water resources and behaviour, for example, An Foras Forbartha, local authorities, consultants, et cetera, and any others who may require information in connection with water supplies, industries, amenities, sewage schemes, sport, tourism, et cetera.