Vol. 473 No. 6
153 Dr. O'Hanlon asked the Minister for the Environment if his attention has been drawn to the need to upgrade the Donaghmoyne group water scheme; if so, when he will provide funding in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2065/97]
154 Dr. O'Hanlon asked the Minister for the Environment if he will provide funding to upgrade the Crossdoney group water scheme in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2066/97]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 153 and 154 together.
As already announced, responsibility for the operation of group schemes is being devolved to the local authorities, subject to existing commitments on foot of approvals issued by my Department. Where schemes have not yet been approved, including the Crossdoney and Donaghmoyne schemes, it will now be a matter for the relevant local authorities to decide on grant applications.
