asked the Minister for Local Government the up-to-date position regarding the proposed water scheme for Union Road, Kilmacthomas, County Waterford.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Water Schemes.
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This scheme has been fully approved by me. The execution of the scheme is a matter for the county council.
A Cheann Comhairle, I had asked——
If the Deputy persists, I shall have to deal with him.
As I said last week, Ministers should not be protected. They can stand on their own feet and should be able to do so.
Rubbish. Question No. 24.
Deputies
Chair, chair.
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asked the Minister for Local Government if he will sanction an extension of the Ballymacarbry, Ballymakee water scheme to the Glasha area, County Waterford.
There are no proposals before my Department for such a scheme.
Arising out of the——
The Chair is now dealing with Question No. 25. No. 25, please.
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asked the Minister for Local Government when sanction in respect of a water scheme at Maglin-Kilnaglory, Ballincollig, County Cork will be granted to the Southern Committee of Cork County Council.
I understand that the local authority are reviewing this and other small schemes on hand in their area with a view to establishing an up-to-date priority list and the outcome of this review is awaited.
Surely a Member is entitled to ask a supplementary question?
The Deputy is seeking to disrupt business here today. The Chair is in control of Question Time and the Deputy will please obey the Chair.
This is a lobsided situation. You are protecting Ministers every day.
The Deputy will please resume his seat.
You are protecting Ministers every day in this House.
Resume your seat, Deputy, or leave the House.
Deputies
Chair.
It is your job to protect Deputies——
Deputy Dowling will resume his seat or leave the House.
(Interruptions.)
Question No. 26.