asked the Minister for the Environment when the augmentation scheme to Wexford town water supply will be in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Water and Sewerage Schemes.
147.
Proposals for the scheme referred to by the Deputy have been submitted to my Department by Wexford Corporation. Revised contract documents and a certificate confirming the completion of all preliminary arrangements for the scheme are awaited from the corporation.
148.
asked the Minister for the Environment if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by the residents of Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford because of the aged and outdated sewerage system; if he will update the system as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
I would refer the Deputy to the reply to his previous Question No. 67 of 26 November, 1985. The position remains as set out in that reply.
149.
asked the Minister for the Environment when sanction will be granted to Carrig-on-Bannow main drainage scheme, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Contract documents for the Carrig-on-Bannow sewerage scheme have been received from Wexford County Council and are under consideration in my Department. At this stage it is not possible for me to anticipate when a decision may issue to the council.
150.
asked the Minister for the Environment when sanction will be given for County Wexford main drainage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
I assume the Deputy is referring to the Wexford town main drainage scheme. Approval has been given to the preliminary proposals for this scheme and to the preparation of contract documents for stage 1. It is now a matter for Wexford Corporation to proceed with the further planning of the scheme.