Dáil Éireann - Volume 154 - 22 February, 1956

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Meath Land Reclamation.

Captain Giles Captain Giles

657

Captain Giles asked the Minister for Finance whether he is aware that large tracts of fertile land in County Meath are waterlogged, and that land reclamation work cannot be carried [657] out because of the state of the Boyne and its tributaries, and, if so, when the survey of the Boyne catchment will be undertaken, and when drainage operations are likely to commence.

Mr. Donnellan Mr. Donnellan

Mr. Donnellan: The need for arterial drainage works in the Boyne catchment area is fully appreciated. It is proposed to commence a topographical survey of the area during the current year for the purpose of a scheme under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945. I can give no indication at this stage as to when it may be possible to start actual works on the scheme.

Mr. Hilliard Mr. Hilliard

Mr. Hilliard: Could the Parliamentary Secretary give the time estimated to carry out the survey and other necessary operations?

Mr. Donnellan Mr. Donnellan

Mr. Donnellan: I could not.

Mr. Hilliard Mr. Hilliard

Mr. Hilliard: Would it be three or five or six years?

Mr. Donnellan Mr. Donnellan

Mr. Donnellan: I have not a clue.

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