Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 December 2021
309. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if applications have been received regarding new connections under the rural water programme for townlands (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62488/21]
View answerThe locations named in the details supplied are not included as part of any Community Water Connections project listed for funding in the current Multi-Annual Rural Water Programme 2019-2021.
The Rural Water Working Group appointed by my Department is currently considering the scope of the upcoming Multi-Annual Rural Water Programme 2022-2024. I expect to receive a submission based on the recommendations of the Group early in the new year.
The bids process for the upcoming multi-annual programme will commence as quickly as possible after I have had an opportunity to consider the submission. It will then be a matter for the community at the locations named in the details supplied, working in partnership with the local authority, to consider seeking funding under the appropriate measure.
