asked the Minister for Local Government if he has any scheme before him for the provision of water and sewerage for Loughshinny; and if not, if it is contemplated providing schemes there in the near future.

No proposals for the provision of water and sewerage schemes at Loughshinny have been received in my Department. Responsibility for the initiation of such schemes and for determining the order in which they shall be undertaken rests with the local authority.