Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 30 Oct 1996

Vol. 470 No. 7

Written Answers. - County Galway Water Scheme.

Robert Molloy

Ceist:

140 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for the Environment if he will make a special contribution to the Knock Killaree group water supply scheme, County Galway to enable the group to meet increased costs arising from exceptional rock presence on the pipe route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19846/96]

Minister for the Environment (Mr. Howlin)

Grants totalling £46,783 have been paid in respect of this completed group scheme. This sum included a special contribution of £21,143 to meet the cost of headworks and increased rock excavation. No further grants are payable in respect of the scheme.