Vol. 413 No. 6
55 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment if he will outline (1) the present position regarding the Ballymana group water scheme, Craughwell, County Galway and (2) the reason for the delay in approving this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
109 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment when he will be in a position to meet a deputation from the Ballymana group water scheme, Craughwell, County Galway as requested by the organiser of this group water scheme over a long period.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 55 and 109 together.
The group's revised proposal is to serve up to 70 households at an estimated cost of £458,000. Based on current membership, this would amount to £6,735 per house served. While it would be possible to consider approving standard grants of £700 per house and £500 per farm, it would not be practicable for my Department to contribute further to this highcost scheme within present budgetary circumstances.
