Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

I am happy to confirm on behalf of the Minister that the necessary funds are available for draw down as soon as the works commence. There is no funding obstacle in the Department with regard to this matter. It is a matter for the council to furnish the information on the water pricing report. That is essential. Approval of the preliminary report allowed the council to prepare contract documents for the scheme. They can then be submitted to the Department for approval. Once the Department approves the contract documents, the council can then invite tenders. The ball is in the council's court. The Minister is more than willing tohelp.