asked the Minister for Local Government if he has received an application from Roscommon County Council for the sanction of his Department to the provision of a water and sewerage supply in the town of Ballaghaderreen; and, if so, when sanction may be expected.

A proposal to accept a tender for the sinking of a borehole as a basis for a water supply improvement scheme has been approved.

I have received no proposal in relation to a sewerage scheme.