asked the Minister for the Environment the present position regarding the proposed group water scheme at Lissavruggy, Newbridge, Ballinasloe, County Galway.

My Department have asked Galway County Council to confirm whether a supply of water would be made available for the Lissavruggy group from the Ballygar public mains, if the group were to provide their own storage. A reply from the council is awaited.

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asked the Minister for the Environment the present position regarding the proposed group water scheme at Ballinalackan, Lisdoonvarna, County Clare.

I assume the Deputy is referring to the proposed Ballyreen group water scheme which will serve the Ballinalackan area. The design for this scheme has recently been approved by my Department. A copy of the design has been forwarded to Clare County Council for examination and approval, if in order.

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asked the Minister for the Environment the present position regarding the proposed group water scheme at Ballyvora, Doolin, County Clare.

The design for this scheme has been approved by my Department and a copy of the design has been forwarded to Clare County Council for examination and approval, if in order.