Water Services Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 May 2013

Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Ceisteanna (270)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Ceist:

270. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department has received an application from Kildare County Council for funding to provide for a water softening programme at the River Barrow abstraction plant; if his Department will approve such a funding request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21278/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

Kildare County Council sought approval to procure water conditioning equipment as part of the Barrow Abstraction Scheme which is being funded under my Department’s Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013 . This application was approved in late April 2013 .