Paul McGrath (Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 528: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a scheme (details supplied) will be completed; the estimated cost of these works; and the number of households which will be connected to the scheme. [23479/05]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Annagh-Baylin water scheme was completed some years ago under my Department's water services investment programme at a cost of €4.8 million. Detailed information relating to the number of households connected to this scheme may appropriately be sought from Westmeath County Council.

Seymour Crawford (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Question 529: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the improvements to the sewerage and water scheme in Carrickmacross; when the facilities will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23494/05]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Carrickmacross sewerage scheme is included in my Department's water services investment programme 2004-06 as a scheme to commence construction this year. Further consideration will be given to Monaghan County Council's contract documents for the waste water collection system on receipt of additional information requested by my Department from the council earlier this month. The council's preliminary report for the upgrading of the waste water treatment works is under examination in my Department and will be dealt with as quickly as possible.

The Carrickmacross water supply scheme is included in the water services investment programme under the rural towns and villages initiative. My Department recently approved the council's brief for the appointment of a client's representative to prepare tender documents for the scheme.

Seymour Crawford (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Question 530: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made in regard to the sewerage collection scheme for Monaghan town; if it has gone for tender; when the money will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23495/05]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Monaghan town sewerage scheme is included in my Department's water services investment programme 2004-2006 as a scheme to commence construction this year at an estimated cost of €26.76 million.

I recently approved Monaghan County Council's preliminary planning report for phase 1 of the scheme which involves new surface water sewers, pumping stations and rehabilitation of foul sewers in the town centre. The council may, accordingly, proceed with the preparation of contract documents for this phase of the works. I also recently conveyed approval to the council to proceed with advance works to service new housing development on the Old Armagh-Castleblayney Road. My Department is awaiting a preliminary report from the council in relation to phase 2 of the scheme which is intended to service areas outside the immediate town centre.