Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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507. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will grant funding in respect of a water network (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19601/14]

Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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510. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if a decision has been made on an application by Kerry County Council for funding to upgrade the water network at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19624/14]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 507 and 510 together.

The Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013 provided for the commencement of water conservation contracts to the value of €18.79 million during the life of the programme in Co. Kerry. Kerry County Council submitted a number of water conservation proposals to my Department and mains rehabilitation works totalling €10.69 million for the entire county were approved. This funding included provision for the replacement of 9,250 metres of watermain in the d-Kerry Water Supply Scheme in the areas of Fossa West, Douglas, Beaufort (Shannera), Cappagh North, Gearha West, Gearha East (Bow Rd), Cappagh South and Ballykissane. I understand that the work in Fossa West is complete. Kerry County Council had not awarded a contract for the remainder of the works prior to 31 December 2013.

From 1 January 2014, Irish Water has responsibility for the delivery of water services infrastructure. It is currently preparing a Capital Investment Programme for 2014 – 2106. The further progression of all water services projects including water conservation projects is now a matter for Irish Water.

Irish Water has confirmed to my Department that it has established a dedicated team to deal with representations and queries from public representatives. The team can be contacted via an email to or by telephone on 1890 278 278.