Vol. 478 No. 1
112 Mr. M. Kitt asked the Minister for the Environment when sanction will be given for a group water scheme (details supplied) in County Galway in view of the length of time the application is with his Department and the urgent need for a water supply in the area. [10706/97]
As already announced, responsibility for the administration of the group schemes programme has been 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 Cappataggle scheme, it will in future be a matter for the local authorities to decide on grant allocations.
114 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for the Environment the funding, if any, which will be provided to upgrade the Lavagh and Ballyheelan group water scheme in County Cavan; when the relevant approval will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10708/97]
115 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for the Environment the funding, if any, which will be provided to upgrade the Kildallan group water scheme in County Cavan; when the relevant approval will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10709/97]
116 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for the Environment the funding, if any, which will be provided to upgrade Crossdoney group water scheme in County Cavan; when the relevant approval will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10710/97]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 114, 115 and 116 together.
As already announced, responsibility for the administration of the group schemes programme has been devolved to the local authorities, subject to existing commitments on foot of approvals issued by my Department. Where schemes have not been approved, including the Crossdoney, Lavagh/Ballyheelan and Kildallan schemes, it will in future be a matter for the local authorities to decide on grant allocations.
