Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 February 2013
568. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there are any water infrastructure plans in place which would include the upgrade of the water supply pipes to County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5403/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department’s multi-annual Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2013 provides for the commencement of contracts nationwide with a value of over €800m in relation to water supply infrastructure. This includes contracts to address deficiencies in the quality of supply, to improve the overall capacity of the system and an accelerated programme of mains rehabilitation. The Programme also provides for the advancement of a further range of schemes through planning, for progression to construction in future investment cycles.
A copy of the Programme, which sets out, inter alia, the range of schemes to be advanced in County Wicklow over the programme period, is available in the Oireachtas Library.
