Dáil Éireann - Volume 475 - 20 February, 1997

Written Answers. - Water and Sewerage Schemes.

86. Mr. J. Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment if he will sanction the commencement [609] of work on a group water scheme (details supplied) in County Cork. [4796/97]

Minister for the Environment (Mr. Howlin): As already announced, responsibility for the administration of the group schemes programme is being devolved to local authorities, subject to existing commitments on foot of approvals issued by my Department. Where schemes have not yet been approved, such as the Inward-Ardgroom scheme, it will be a matter for the local authorities to decide on grant applications.