Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

No. For the Deputy's information, back in 1909, the reason given for flooding of the Shannon was the very low drop level over a distance of 15 miles. The terms of reference for the Shannon river basin management co-ordination group will be published by the Minister of State next week. I do not oppose the Deputy's Bill but I consider that we can have a much more effective management strategy by working in conjunction with the relevant agencies. Each body will know its responsibilities and which of them is supposed to carry out particular works. That might mean flooding of bog basins in some places and other works being carried out.

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