Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if funding will be provided to Kerry County Council in respect of works (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17500/13]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Substantial funding towards local authorities’ water conservation programmes is being provided under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013. Watermains rehabilitation is a key priority under the Programme which includes the Kerry Watermains Rehabilitation project valued at €18.79 million.

Kerry County Council has completed its countywide watermains rehabilitation strategy required as part of its water conservation programme. This strategy identifies specific defective water supply networks requiring rehabilitation and/or replacement.

My Department has already approved a number of proposals received from Kerry County Council for watermains rehabilitation works throughout the county to the value of €1.26 million. The Council is also identifying further works to be included in the Countywide Watermains Rehabilitation Project Phase 1 contract to be progressed and funded under the current Water Services Investment Programme. I understand that the watermain in Firies is not included in the current proposals.