Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 16 Oct 2001

Vol. 542 No. 2

Written Answers. - Water and Sewerage Schemes.

John V. Farrelly

Question:

378 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has received an application (details supplied); if he will make funds available for the first stage of these works under the major capital programme for the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23947/01]

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

I approved funding for sewerage facilities for Kilmainhamwood under the serviced land initiative in 1998.

In the meantime Meath County Council has submitted more extensive proposals than those originally envisaged. These proposals are currently under discussion between my Department and the council.

John V. Farrelly

Question:

379 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has received an application (details supplied); if so, when his Department will approve this application; if funding will be made available for the coming year for the first stage of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23948/01]

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

The Athboy sewerage scheme is included in my Department's water services investment programme, 2000-02, as a scheme to advance through planning.

Meath County Council has submitted a brief for the appointment of consultants to prepare a preliminary report for the scheme. This is under examination in my Department and will be dealt with as soon as possible.