Water and Sewerage Schemes.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 December 2006

Tuesday, 12 December 2006

Questions (510)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

535 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the various sewerage treatment or pipeline facilities throughout County Kildare in respect of which his Department directly or through Kildare County Council have received complaints of methane gas emissions; his proposals to address this issue with particular reference to the ongoing complaints in this regard at Main Street, Leixlip; when he expects these issues to be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42890/06]

Written answers

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

My Department has received no complaints about methane gas emissions from wastewater treatment plants in County Kildare.

The position in relation to the odour issue in Leixlip is set out in the reply to Questions Nos. 428 and 429 of 22 November 2006.