Dáil Question on Balyna regional water scheme

Dáil Question No: 669

To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding funding of the Balyna regional water scheme in North West Kildare; when is it proposed to commence the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. – Anthony Lawlor.

For WRITTEN answer on Tuesday, 5th November, 2013.  
Ref No: 46152/13

REPLY

Answered by Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Phil Hogan

There are no proposals in my Department’s Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013 that would facilitate the provision of a water supply to the Ballyna Group Water Scheme.

However, under the Programme it was open to water services authorities, in certain circumstances , to make an application to have new proposals inserted in t o the Programme . Kildare County Council has made an application to my Department which might enable the Ballyna area to be served with a supply . Additional information in connection with this proposal is awaited from Kildare County Council.

ENDS