asked the Minister for Local Government whether any estimate has been made of (a) the cost of providing piped water supplies to all homes which have not yet got supplies, and (b) the additional cost of providing supplies if fluoridation equipment must also be installed; and, if so, if he will state the estimated cost.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Piped Water Supplies.
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Mr. Ryan
An estimate of the cost of providing piped water supplies to all homes not already so supplied has not been prepared. I understand, however, that the estimated outlay on the supply and installation of fluoridation equipment is inconsiderable in relation to the capital cost of the average water supply scheme.