5 Mr. Connor asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether (a) all evidence now indicates an adverse change in the flood and flow behaviour on the River Shannon, particularly in the stretch between Athlone and Meelick, (b) these changes are directly related to man-made and naturally induced restrictions in the main river channel and (c) these obstructions can be readily removed with favourable effect on the efficiency of the flow with no unfavourable effect to water levels downstream; and if he will request the Office of Public Works to carry out the necessary dredging and cleaning works.

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5 Mr. Connor asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether (a) all evidence now indicates an adverse change in the flood and flow behaviour on the River Shannon, particularly in the stretch between Athlone and Meelick, (b) these changes are directly related to man-made and naturally induced restrictions in the main river channel and (c) these obstructions can be readily removed with favourable effect on the efficiency of the flow with no unfavourable effect to water levels downstream; and if he will request the Office of Public Works to carry out the necessary dredging and cleaning works.

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• Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - River Shannon Water Regime.

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