64 Mr. Hyland asked the Minister for the Environment if he will make funding available for Laois/Offaly and Ballacolla group water schemes, County Laois; for the development of a new source at Drim, County Laois; for the implementation of a new scheme at Eglish and Rath, Birr, County Offaly; for the development of a new scheme; and if he will ensure that funding is provided for these works in 1996. [5913/96]

These schemes will be considered in the context of the 1996 Estimates provision for group water schemes. I will announce details of the 1996 work programme as soon as possible.