asked the Minister for Local Government when he will sanction proposals for the Gorey water supply scheme, submitted to him by Wexford County Council on 1st June, 1967, to cover the Mocomore area, County Wexford.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Water and Sewerage Schemes.
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This scheme, together with a number of other regional water supply schemes in County Wexford and elsewhere, is included in a review of regional schemes generally which is at present being carried out by sanitary authorities throughout the country.
A decision regarding the scheme must await the completion of this review.
Could the Minister indicate when the scheme went to his Department for sanction?
Deputy Esmonde says it was submitted on 1st June, 1967. I am not disputing that. It was received on 2nd June, 1967. The Deputy is correct.
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asked the Minister for Local Government if he will sanction the water supply scheme for Killaghrohan-Scarteen, Mallow, County Cork.
This scheme, together with a number of other regional water supply schemes in County Cork and elsewhere, is included in a review of regional schemes generally which is at present being carried out by sanitary authorities throughout the country. A decision regarding the scheme must await completion of this review.
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asked the Minister for Local Government when he proposes to approve the contract documents for a sewerage scheme for Cork Road, Mallow.
I approved of contract documents for the Cork Road, Mallow sewerage scheme on 19th October, 1967.
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asked the Minister for Local Government the reason for the delay in implementing the Gortmullin, Kenmare sewerage scheme, County Kerry.
This scheme was approved by my Department on 19th June, 1967. Kerry County Council's application for a loan to finance the work was received in my Department on 27th ultimo and it is hoped to issue a decision thereon shortly.
Question No. 17 postponed.