asked the Minister for the Environment if he will give approval to proceed with the proposed main drainage scheme for Enniscorthy town, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Contract documents for stage 1 of the Enniscorthy main drainage scheme are with my Department. I understand, however, that the local authority have yet to complete their negotiations for the acquisition of the necessary sites, changes in the location of which are likely to require alterations in the plans. Pending the outcome locally further consideration of the proposal by my Department has to be deferred.