Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 25 Feb 1993

Vol. 426 No. 7

Written Answers. - Athenry (Galway) Water. Scheme.

Pádraic McCormack

Ceist:

120 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment the proposals, if any, there are for the provision of an adequate water supply to Athenry town, County Galway; when he will sanction the schemes as presented by Galway County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for the Environment (Mr. M. Smith)

Proposals to extend the mid Galway regional water supply scheme from Derrydonnell to Athenry are under consideration in my Department. Galway County Council has been requested to submit contract documents for site investigation works. The proposals will be further considered when these documents are received.