Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 February 2013

Wednesday, 20 February 2013

Ceisteanna (178)

Michelle Mulherin

Ceist:

178. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will prioritise the funding of a feasibility study for the development of a regional water supply scheme from Lough Mask to ensure a sustainable and good water supply to towns in east Mayo including Foxford, Swinford, Charlestown, Killkelly and Knock Airport whose current water sources are vulnerable and not satisfactory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9239/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

A comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure has been approved for County Mayo in my Department’s Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013, a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas Library. The total value of contracts underway and those proposed for commencement during the period of the Programme in County Mayo is over €71 million.

The Lough Conn / East Mayo Regional Water Supply Scheme, which includes the areas of Foxford, Swinford, Charlestown, Kilkelly and Knock Airport, is included among the schemes to advance through planning during the period of the Programme. My Department recently approved Mayo County Council’s brief for the engagement of a consulting engineer to prepare a feasibility study for the Lough Conn / East Mayo Regional Water Supply Scheme.