Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 September 2004
239 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the upgrade of the water supply to Loughrea town, County Galway, will take place; if this project will include the provision of a water pipeline to Kilrickle to supply the needs of over 100 houses which have had no proper water supply for over 25 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23035/04]
View answerThe Loughrea regional water supply scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2004-2006 as a scheme to commence construction in 2006.
My Department approved Galway County Council's proposal to update the preliminary report for the scheme in April 2003 and my Department is awaiting the submission of the updated report. I understand that the provision of a water supply for Kilrickle is being considered by the council as part of the review process.
