Deputy Ring confirms funding for Murrisk community water connection

Mayo TD Michael Ring has confirmed that funding of €5 million has been approved for Murrisk Community Water Connection.

He stated: “ I am extremely pleased that funding has been approved to Murrisk Community Water Connection.

"Agreement on the pricing structure has been reached between Mayo County Council and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

“When I was in Cabinet, both former Minister Eoghan Murphy and I ensured that Murrisk Community Water Connection was included in the programme.

"We made sure it was included. The funding then had to be agreed between Mayo County Council and the department”.

“I confirmed in September 2019 that Murrisk Community Connection was approved.

"Having worked closely with the local community, Irish Water and Mayo County Council, as well as having several meetings with the former Minister for Housing Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy, on this issue, I am very pleased that funding has been approved."