asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state why the village of Ballinahinch, Newport, County Tipperary, has no proper water supply in view of the fact that a number of families and the children attending the national school are deprived of this very essential requirement, and if he will recommend the erection of a pump to supply the necessary facilities in the village.

I have no information regarding this matter. The provision of a pump is a matter for the local authority, to whom I shall have the Deputy's representations transmitted.