Schemes to the value of €27 million to improve wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure in County Kerry are included in my Department's water services investment programme for 2004 to 2006, a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas Library.
The Kerry villages sewerage scheme, which includes Caherdaniel, is among the schemes being advanced under the programme. Kerry County Council has submitted proposals to my Department for the appointment of consultants to prepare a procurement strategy for this and the other village sewerage schemes contained in the programme. The proposal is under examination in the Department and will be dealt with as quickly as possible.