asked the Minister for Finance when it is hoped to have the drainage of Carrigahorig River, Borrisokane, County Tipperary started.

Plans and specification are being prepared with a view to the invitation of tenders for this work. All going well, the work could commence about the end of this year.

Could the Parliamentary Secretary state when it is expected this work will commence?

It will commence before the end of this year.

Very good.