Water and Sewerage Schemes.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2005

Tuesday, 15 February 2005

Questions (468)

Denis Naughten

Question:

523 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will consider the introduction of a grant scheme for the boring of wells by farmers who are within the vicinity of mains water supplies to reduce demand on public and private schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4882/05]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Roche)

In accordance with my Department's water services pricing policy, grants to individuals for the provision of water supplies are confined to supplies for domestic consumption. There are no proposals to review that position.