Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 137: To ask 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]

Charlie McCreevy (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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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.