Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023
787. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether there is any grant funding available to support the cost of works to a private group water scheme where a total upgrade is required and the cost is beyond the affordability of the members of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28568/23]
View answerThrough my Department’s Multi-annual Rural Water Programme (MARWP), funding is provided to group water schemes to improve private domestic water and waste water services in areas of rural Ireland where there are no public water services
I can confirm that my Department is in the final stages of completing comprehensive Framework documentation setting out the details of a range of funding measures that will be available under a new Multi-annual Rural Water Programme. The grant funding available will provide support to group water schemes including the costs that may be unaffordable to its members to upgrade existing inadequate water treatment facilities. I expect to receive a submission soon for my consideration.
Subject to my approval, local authorities will then be invited to submit applications for funding for specific priority projects in their areas. An independent Expert Panel, set up for the task, will consider each valid application received and make recommendations for funding.
