Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 December 2023
394. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the framework for the Multi-annual Rural Water Programme will be issued to Galway County Council; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54667/23]
View answerThe Multi-annual Rural Water Programme (MARWP) is the main funding stream providing capital funding to address the challenges facing the Rural Water Sector and in particular by Group Water Schemes.
Under the programme, funding is available to address infrastructure deficits that are having an impact on the provision of safe and secure drinking water supplies. My Department undertook and has recently completed extensive engagement with key stakeholders in the Rural Water Sector which has informed improvements to the new cycle of the MARWP.
I can confirm that I have approved the specific funding measures in MARWP 2024-2026 and that I intend to launch it soon.
Local authorities, including Galway County Council, will then be invited to submit applications for funding for priority projects in their areas.
