319 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide an update on the sewerage schemes planned for commencement and or completion in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48006/10]

My Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2012, which is available in the Oireachtas library, sets out the plans for investment in major water supply projects, including wastewater treatment schemes, in order to meet key environmental and economic objectives over that period. Allocations will also be made in early 2011 to water services authorities under the Rural Water Programme which will comprehend investment in 2011 in small sewerage schemes.