Vol. 425 No. 7
239 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for the Environment when funds will be made available for the north Sligo (augmentation) water supply scheme for which plans have been submitted to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Plans submitted by Sligo County Council for this scheme are under consideration in my Department. Having regard to the existing level of commitments under the water and sanitary services programme, I am not in a position to indicate when a decision on the scheme may be made.
240 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for the Environment if funds will be made available immediately for work to begin on phase 1 of the Castleconner group water scheme as stated by him in November, 1992; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
I understand the group are now examining tenders for the proposed works and expect to appoint a contractor shortly. Grants will be paid as work progresses on the scheme.
241 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for the Environment when funds will be made available for the Grainnemore group water scheme in County Sligo for which applications have been submitted.
This scheme is in the early stages of development. The group's preliminary proposal is being examined in my Department at present.
242 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Environment when a group water scheme grant will be paid to persons (details supplied) in County Wexford.
A final inspection of this scheme is about to be undertaken, with a view to facilitating grant payments.
