§ MR. O'DOWDI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether the report of the inspector in regard to the drainage of the Owenmore River, in the county Sligo, has yet been received; if so, what are the-recommendations contained in it; and can he say what steps the Department of Agriculture contemplate taking in the matter.
§ MR. WYNDHAMThe Department of Agriculture caused an inspection of the district to be made. The inspector's report has been received and a copy of it will be communicated to the hon. Member. In 1886 the county surveyor estimated that the cost of draining the district would amount to about £17,000. No later estimate is available. The initiation of a scheme must rest with the persons locally interested under the Arterial Drainage Acts. The Department of Agriculture has no funds available for the purpose.