353 Deputy Jackie Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will allocate funding for the sewerage treatment plant at Waterville, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7028/09]

The Waterville Water Supply and Sewerage Scheme is approved for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 — 2009. Kerry County Council's tender recommendation for the provision of the water and waste water treatment plants at Waterville is under examination in my Department and a decision will be conveyed to the Council shortly.