Michael Ring
Ceist:269 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when CLÁR funding will be provided to Mayo County Council in order that a group water scheme can be completed. [7227/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 22 February 2006
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Freagraí scríofa
I refer the Deputy to my previous answer of 25 January 2006 on this issue. The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Mayo County Council are continuing their assessment of the application received for CLÁR funding in respect of Shraheen-Aughnagower group water scheme.
Mayo County Council has been asked to consider the possibility of linking the Shraheen-Aughnagower group water scheme with the Lough Mask regional water supply scheme — extension Shrah to Westport, which was approved by my colleague, Deputy Roche, to commence construction in 2006. This was done with the objective of finding the most cost-effective resolution to the current difficulties which are mainly due to high unit costs. A decision on the application will be made as soon as possible.