asked the Minister for Local Government if his Department received proposals from the Mayo County Council for an extension of the water supply in Bangor Erris, Ballina, County Mayo; and if in view of the dire need for this extension he will allocate a grant towards the cost.

No proposals have been received in my Department from Mayo County Council for an extension of the Bangor Erris Water Supply. Any approved proposal for such a work would qualify for a subsidy of 60% of the annual loan charges.