Michael Kitt (Fianna Fail)

I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this issue. In the spirit of the maxim that all politics is local, I am raising a local issue. As spokesperson on the environment for the Fianna Fáil Party in the House, I thank the Minister for the Environment and Local Government, Deputy Cullen, for his presence.

I am interested in efforts to have a sewerage scheme in the town of Tuam extended to Airglooney which was the site of an Irish Sugar factory which provided employment for more than 1,000 people in its heyday. It is good news for the people of Tuam and surrounding areas that some industrial development is taking place on the old site.