James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 972: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide 100% grant aid towards the cost of the provision of water tanks and pumps and water storage tanks and pumps to collect rainwater that can then be recycled and used for all purposes other than drinking water in schools and other buildings such as sporting facilities, offices and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38912/09]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Rainwater harvesting has the potential to benefit the environment and contribute to reducing the cost of water services for certain uses. However, the introduction of a grants scheme for any purpose must be managed within current budgetary constraints and, insofar as the funds administered by my Department are concerned, there are currently no plans to introduce a scheme for the installation of Rainwater Harvesting systems.