Water Supply

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2013

Tuesday, 22 October 2013

Questions (364)

Noel Harrington

Question:

364. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the capacity in litres for water storage on Cape Clear island, County Cork; the annual demand in litres for water on the island; when added capacity will be provided on the island in order that water will be provided on a 24 hour basis throughout the year rather than the present system where the water supply is turned off for 12 hours a day during dry spells; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44557/13]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

The Water Services Act 2007 provides that local authorities are responsible for the operation, maintenance and management of public water services. My Department’s Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013, a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas library, includes a number of water conservation schemes for Cork County Council. Funding of over €23m is available to the Council for suitable projects for water main rehabilitation works, under the Water Conservation Stage 3 Works - Watermains Rehabilitation Project - Phase 1. To date, Cork County Council has been given approval for the rehabilitation of approximately 28km of water main in priority areas. In July 2013 the Council submitted a proposal to my Department for Water Main Rehabilitation Works for Cape Clear Water Supply Scheme and Crookstown Water Supply Scheme with an estimated cost of €3.14m. My Department approved this proposal in August 2013.

Question No. 365 answered with Question No. 346.