Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 May 2017
113. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when he expects the submission for funding for the Aghancon and Clareen group water scheme in County Offaly to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25052/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department’s new Multi-annual Rural Water Programme 2016-2018 includes funding for group water schemes, through Measure 1(b), where rationalisation / amalgamation of such schemes can ensure a more sustainable supply of water and enhance compliance with the water quality standards of the Drinking Water Regulations 2014.
Aghancon and Clareen group water schemes in County Offaly were approved by my Department under the programme in August 2016, with funding confirmed to Offaly County Council in November 2016, as a pilot amalgamation project in order to better inform the amalgamation process under the programme. The Aghancon and Clareen group water schemes should engage with Offaly County Council and proceed under its advice and guidance.
