Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 April 2009
203 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has plans to introduce a grant to upgrade septic tanks that are more than ten years old; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13895/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Programme for Government includes a commitment in regard to a scheme of support for the replacement and upgrade of septic tanks older than fifteen years with newer systems. While my Department has been examining the conditions which might attach to such a scheme, the timeframe for pursuing this commitment will remain under ongoing review, having regard to current budgetary constraints.
204 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the Kildare waste water treatment system which forms part of the national development plan; if the required pre-tender documentation has been received by his Department from Kildare County Council; if he will issue approval to the council to proceed with this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13909/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has just received Kildare County Council's tender report for the expansion and upgrading of the wastewater treatment plant under the Kildare Town Sewerage Scheme and will assess the tender report as quickly as possible. My Department also awaits the submission of the Council's revised contract documents for the sewage collection network element of the approved scheme. The scheme is approved for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 at an estimated cost of €21.4 million.
205 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of a sewerage scheme (details supplied) in County Donegal. [13911/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Laghey Sewerage Scheme is included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009. My Department approved the Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme in November 2006. Subject to compliance with the approved cost, the Council may advance this scheme to construction without further reference to my Department.
