asked the Minister for Local Government if he is aware that the drinking water supply for the heavily populated area of Knockleha, Ballina, County Mayo, is polluted by sewerage contamination; and if he will instruct Mayo County Council to take immediate steps to erect a pump for the residents of that area, in accordance with a petition presented to the Mayo County Council fifteen months ago.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Mayo Drinking Water Supply.
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Mr. Browne
I understand from Mayo County Council that residents of the area are dependent on an unsatisfactory open source, and that plans are being formulated for a regional water supply which may include this area.
I am asking the Council to see whether anything can be done to provide a temporary water supply for the area pending a decision in regard to the proposed regional scheme.