Paul McGrath
Ceist:42 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment the current position concerning the proposed north Westmeath group water scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2222/96]
Written Answers. - Westmeath Water Scheme.
Willie Penrose
Ceist:47 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment the current position concerning the proposed north Westmeath group water scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2223/96]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 42 and 47 together.
My Department has asked the group to submit up-to-date tender prices and completed application forms for the proposed scheme. This information, when received, will allow costs to be assessed and the question of grant approval to be considered in the light of the resources available for 1996.