asked the Minister for Local Government if he is aware that there are a number of groups mainly in Liscannor and Moymore seeking supply from the regional water supply scheme to Ennistymon, Lahinch and Liscannor, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the situation.

I have recently approved the preliminary proposals for a first stage of the scheme to serve the villages in the area referred to by the Deputy and to provide for group development.

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