Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024
715. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide details on the total subsidy due to a water scheme (details supplied); the reason for withholding this payment; when they can expect to receive it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15377/24]
View answerMy Department’s Rural Water Programme provides capital and operational funding to group water schemes. The day-to-day administration of the Programme is devolved to local authorities.
An annual subsidy is payable by local authorities to group water schemes towards their operational and management costs of supplying water for domestic use. This is provided that the scheme meets the terms and conditions of the subsidy scheme, a copy of which are available here .
The administration of applications for subsidies is a matter for the relevant local authority which is best placed to provide the requested information.
Each local authority has appointed a Rural Water Liaison Officer (RWLO). The RWLO deals with the day to day issues for the Programme and can be contacted at the local authority offices.
