I propose to take Questions Nos. 507 and 510 together.
The Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013 provided for the commencement of water conservation contracts to the value of €18.79 million during the life of the programme in Co. Kerry. Kerry County Council submitted a number of water conservation proposals to my Department and mains rehabilitation works totalling €10.69 million for the entire county were approved. This funding included provision for the replacement of 9,250 metres of watermain in the d-Kerry Water Supply Scheme in the areas of Fossa West, Douglas, Beaufort (Shannera), Cappagh North, Gearha West, Gearha East (Bow Rd), Cappagh South and Ballykissane. I understand that the work in Fossa West is complete. Kerry County Council had not awarded a contract for the remainder of the works prior to 31 December 2013.
From 1 January 2014, Irish Water has responsibility for the delivery of water services infrastructure. It is currently preparing a Capital Investment Programme for 2014 – 2106. The further progression of all water services projects including water conservation projects is now a matter for Irish Water.
Irish Water has confirmed to my Department that it has established a dedicated team to deal with representations and queries from public representatives. The team can be contacted via an email to oireachtasmembers@water.ie or by telephone on 1890 278 278.