Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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430. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39761/23]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that my Department is in the final stages of completing comprehensive Framework documentation that will assist and support the launch of the upcoming Multi-annual Rural Water Programme. Extensive engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, including the Rural Water Working Group which includes the key stakeholders in the Sector, was a valuable and necessary requirement to allow my Department finalise this work.

I expect to receive a submission soon for my consideration setting out the details of each of the funding measures that will be available under the programme. Subject to approval, local authorities will then be invited to submit applications for funding for specific priority projects in their areas.

An independent Expert Panel, set up for the task, will assess each valid application and make recommendations for funding. I will consider the recommendations made and, where appropriate, approve funding for individual projects.