151 Mr. Hyland asked the Minister for the Environment if he intends to provide funding to Laois County Council to install a new sewerage system at Colliers Lane, Borris Great, Portlaoise, County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20045/96

A brief has been submitted to my Department in this case but, given the high level of commitments under the water and sewerage programme, I cannot say when it may be possible to approve the proposal.