Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 1 May 2001

Vol. 535 No. 1

Written Answers - Local Authority Funding.

Willie Penrose

Question:

391 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will immediately sanction the application from Westmeath County Council for capital funding to upgrade the sewage treatment plant at Killucan, County Westmeath, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11463/01]

Minister for the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Dempsey)

Westmeath County Council's application for funding for this proposal under the serviced land initiative is currently being examined in my Department. A decision will be made as quickly as possible.