asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state his reasons for not complying with the unanimous resolution of Donegal County Council to extend the Glenties-Ardara water scheme to the Owenee bridge where there is a small industry.

I hope to be in a position to convey a decision on this proposal shortly.

28.

asked the Minister for Local Government if he will now give his sanction for the extension of the water improvement scheme at Ballyboy Road, Kilcormac, County Offaly; what is the cause of the delay in this case; and if he will now deal with the matter as one of urgency.

29.

andMr. Connolly asked the Minister for Local Government the present position regarding the extension of the water main along Ballyboy Road, Kilcormac, County Offaly.

With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 28 and 29 together.

I have approved Offaly County Council's proposals for this extension.

Questions Nos. 30, 31 and 32 postponed.