Flood Relief.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 June 2004

Tuesday, 1 June 2004

Ceisteanna (118)

Joe Costello

Ceist:

137 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Finance when the decision was taken to drain the Bonnet River in County Leitrim; the reason half the river and none of the tributaries were ever drained; when funding will be made available to complete the works so that flooding which is damaging the livelihoods of local farmers can be ended once and for all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16157/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Finance (Mr. McCreevy)

The Bonnet River catchment drainage scheme, which included work to some of the main tributaries, was confirmed and work on the scheme was commenced in 1982. The extent of the works undertaken was determined having regard to cost-benefit and environmental considerations. The scheme was terminated in 1992 and is now being maintained. No further works are proposed.