271 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make funding available as a matter of urgency for the provision of a sewage scheme for Caherdaniel, County Kerry to alleviate the serious situation with regard to uncontrolled discharge of sewage in the village; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4650/07]

Caherdaniel is approved for funding under Phase I of the Kerry Village Waste Water Project in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007, at an estimated cost of €8.5m. My Department is awaiting the submission of a Preliminary Report for the scheme by Kerry County Council.