Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 25 Feb 1993

Vol. 426 No. 7

Written Answers. - Fermoy (Cork) Water Supply

Paul Bradford

Ceist:

117 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for the Environment if his attention has been drawn to difficulties experienced by householders in the Fermoy town area, County Cork due to the inadequate water supply in the locality; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that lack of a proper supply is hindering further industrial development and expansion in the locality; the proposals, if any, he has to rectify the situation as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for the Environment (Mr. M. Smith)

I am aware that water pressure problems are experienced in high level areas of Fermoy and that overall supply is finely balanced in relation to demand. Monitoring results indicate that the quality of water supplied is satisfactory. I have requested Fermoy Urban District Council to provide details of quantified industrial/tourism related water demands with a view to assessing the need for an extension of supply. The submission of this information is awaited.