Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 January 2014
218. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if additional funding through a specific grant will be made available during 2014 to source and secure an additional water supply for the town of Killorglin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2171/14]
View answerWatermains rehabilitation was a key priority of the Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013 which included the Kerry Watermains Rehabilitation Project valued at €18.79 million. Kerry County Council submitted a number of water conservation proposals to my Department and my Department approved funding for watermains rehabilitation works totalling €10.69 million. The approved funding of €10.69 million included the replacement of 9,250 metres of watermains in the Mid-Kerry Water Supply Scheme in the areas of Fossa West, Douglas, Shannera, Cappagh North, Gearha West, Gearha East (Bow Rd) , Cappagh South and Ballykissane.
My Department has received no proposals from Kerry County Council for funding to provide an alternative source for Killorglin. Since 1 January 2014, Irish Water is responsible for the delivery of water services capital infrastructure. Accordingly, any future proposals in respect of water services infrastructure in Kerry are a matter for that body.
