Written answers

Wednesday, 25 June 2014

Department of Environment, Community and Local Government

Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding

Photo of Brendan GriffinBrendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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120. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if funding has been sanctioned by Irish Water to carry out works on the water network at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27533/14]

Photo of Phil HoganPhil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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The Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013provided 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.

Since 1st January 2014, Irish Water is responsible for the delivery of water services capital infrastructure. Irish Water has recently published its Proposed Capital Investment Plan for 2014 – 2016 and this is available on the Irish Water website, The further progression of all water services capital projects is now a matter for Irish Water to consider. 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.

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