asked the Minister for the Environment the present position regarding the proposed Coolick group water scheme, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - County Kerry Group Water Schemes.
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This proposal will be given further consideration when pumphouse and reservoir sites have been acquired by the group, and relevant costings have been submitted to my Department.
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asked the Minister for the Environment the present position regarding the proposed Tahilla group water scheme, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
While the design of this scheme has been approved for some time I understand that the group have not as yet agreed on a contractor for the scheme.
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asked the Minister for the Environment the present position regarding the proposed Gortglass/ Coolnagerah/Dromulton group water scheme near Scartaglen, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
My Department are currently considering a proposal by Kerry County Council to pay a special contribution towards the cost of increasing pipe sizes on this scheme. Also, the group have been requested to clarify some aspects of their application. I will be in a position to decide on a grant allocation when these matters are resolved.