asked the Minister for Finance the present position regarding the drainage of the Carrigahorig river, County Tipperary; and when this project will be completed.

7th February last I outlined the circumstances in which it was found

In my reply to the Deputy's question on necessary to defer a start of work on this scheme. I am not yet in a position to say precisely when a start can be made but I hope that it will be soon. The work would take about three years.