Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016
551. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if funding will be allocated which has been approved under the Rural Water Multi-Annual Funding Programme 2016-2018 to a group water scheme (details supplied) in County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24875/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraDrumcorra Group Sewerage Scheme was included by Leitrim County Council in its bid under Measure 4 (d) of the Rural Water Multi-Annual Programme 2016 – 2018 for funding those sewerage schemes where individual septic tanks are not a viable option, particularly from an environmental perspective. However, following examination of all local authorities' proposals under this measure by the Expert Panel convened for this purpose, the Drumcorra Group Sewerage Scheme was not recommended for funding under the programme. As such, this scheme will not be funded under the Rural Water Programme. A copy of the Expert Panel's report and consideration of all proposals under the Programme is available on my Department’s website at - http://www.housing.gov.ie/water/water-services/rural-water-programme/group-water-schemes-and-rural-water-issues.
