asked the Minister for the Environment if he will now sanction the sewerage scheme for Puckane, Nenagh, County Tipperary.

I cannot say at this stage when I will be in a position to convey a decision to the local authority on this scheme, contract documents for which are under consideration in my Department.

The Minister said that both questions are being examined. How soon does he think his recommendation will be finalised on the Puckane scheme especially? Is he aware there is a great need for further development in the area and that it is being impeded because of the non-sanction of this scheme?

It is not possible, in the absence of any priority list from the council, to indicate when it will be sanctioned.

Can the Minister give any indication when he can make a recommendation to the county council?

Most local authorities submit a priority list. There is none for North Tipperary.

How soon can the Minister sanction the scheme?

I cannot say at this stage. It would be helpful if the Deputy's county council had a priority list.

We are helping ourselves. We are asking for the Minister's help as well. We can do nothing without him.

Why do the county council not co-operate?

We are co-operating but unfortunately the Minister is not.

Am I not? The Deputy's county council, unlike most other county councils, will not let us have a priority list.

If the Minister gives us the money we will look after our priority list.

20.