asked the Minister for the Environment if he will make an immediate decision on the application by Galway County Council for a special allocation of funds for the Tuam sewerage scheme, County Galway as the provision of the sewerage scheme is necessary in order for the town to secure a much needed industry.

A revised preliminary report for a sewerage scheme to serve Tuam town and to cater for a new meat processing industry was received in my Department last week and is being considered. The question of providing the necessary funds does not arise at this stage.

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asked the Minister for the Environment if there are any plans regarding the application for the provision of an adequate water supply for Tuam, County Galway; and if so, when a decision will be made.

Approval to a preliminary report and to the preparation of contract documents for stage 1 of the Tuam Regional Water Supply Scheme was conveyed to Galway County Council in June, 1986. The further planning of the scheme is a matter for the county council.