asked the Minister for the Environment if proposals for the development of a group water scheme at Meentagues, Headford, County Kerry, are being considered in his Department; and, if so, when a decision will be made on same.

The design for this scheme has been approved by my Department. Kerry County Council have also approved the design subject to a revision for increased pipe sizes to cater for future development in the area. This revision is at present under examination in my Department and a decision in the matter will be conveyed to the council shortly.