asked the Minister for Finance the present position regarding the drainage of the Owenmore and Arrow rivers, County Sligo; the stage the planning has reached; and when it is expected that the scheme will go on exhibit.
Written Answers. - County Sligo River Drainage.
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An engineering survey of the Owenmore including the Lough Arrow catchment has been completed and the resultant data is being processed with a view to establishing if a scheme under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945 would be feasible. It will be some years yet before a preliminary report and estimate will be available. Accordingly, it would not be possible, at this time to say when exhibition stage might be reached.