161 Mr. Leonard asked the Minister for the Environment when approval will be given to proceed with Carrickmacross water supply augmentation scheme and Carrickmacross sewerage scheme, phase three, County Monaghan. [4628/97]

A brief for the Carrickmacross water supply augmentation scheme and a preliminary report for Carrickmacross sewerage scheme, phase 3 have been submitted to my Department. However, having regard to the existing level of commitments under the water and sewerage programme, I cannot say when it may be possible to approve these proposed schemes.