asked the Minister for Local Government if his Department has approved the proposed group water supply scheme in respect of Menlough, Ballinasloe, County Galway; and if he will state the present position of the proposed scheme.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Water and Sewerage Schemes.
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Mr. Kitt
The design of the scheme has been approved by my Department and Galway County Council and the group have obtained quotations for the pipes and fittings. I understand that the group are at present examining tenders for the carrying out of the work. When the group appoint a contractor, my Department will estimate the overall cost of the scheme and allocate the appropriate grants.
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asked the Minister for Local Government the present position in respect of the proposed new water supply for Gort, County Galway.
I approved on 19th September, 1973, the Galway County Council's proposals for the appointment of a consulting engineer to prepare a preliminary report for this scheme.
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asked the Minister for Local Government when the Ballintleave group water scheme at Glenbeigh, County Kerry, is likely to start; and if a contractor has been appointed in respect of this scheme.
Work on the Ballint-leave group water supply scheme, Glenbeigh, County Kerry, is well advanced. To date, six of the eight grants allocated have been paid to the group.
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asked the Minister for Local Government the reason for the delay in implementing the Rean-Ballinskellings group water scheme, County Kerry; and when it is likely to start.
My Department and Roinn na Gaeltachta have allocated grants for each of the 21 houses in this scheme. I understand that work has not commenced because the group have not yet ordered pipes or selected a contractor to carry out the work involved. Work may commence as soon as appropriate arrangements are made by the group.