asked the Minister for the Environment the present position regarding the application of Cavan County Council for sanction for tender submitted to his Department to carry out the necessary works to improve the water supply to Belturbet; if his attention has been drawn to the serious situation that still prevails in the town; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Belturbet (Cavan) Water Supply.
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I am fully aware of the importance of this scheme for which contract documents are with my Department at present. However, having regard to the cost of the scheme and the capital available this year for the sanitary services programme it is not possible, at this stage, to indicate when I will be in a position to approve the proposal.