Noel Coonan (Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I do not disagree with anything he said, but I would like to point out two aspects. First, I have heard before about closing dates for contractors regarding this scheme. It has been going on at least since 1991 and we want to get it built as quickly as possible. Second, the situation in Templemore is unique. It is a Templemore solution to a Templemore problem, just as there are often Irish solutions to Irish problems. Planning permission was granted for houses in Templemore with the proviso that one could build them but not live in them until the sewerage plant went up.

Another issue of great concern is that there are a plethora of treatment plants around Templemore so that developments can go ahead, and that is not entirely satisfactory. There is a delay, and I accept that the Minister of State is not at the relevant Department. That gives me the ammunition that I need to go back to the county council, and I thank the Minister of State.