Released on: April 9, 2008, 2:32 am

Press Release Author: Mark Dunphy/Dunphy Public Relations

Industry: Environment

Press Release Summary: 9th April 08 – The Government has allocated CLÁR top-up
funding of €256,825 to the Mountrivers Group Sewerage Scheme (ED Doonbeg) near
Doonbeg.

Press Release Body: Minister of State and Clare T.D. Mr. Tony Killeen welcomed the
allocation and described it as an important contributory factor to the
revitalisation of the rural West Clare townland.

He explained, “The allocation of funding for the improvement of vital infrastructure
such as sewerage services enables individual housing developments to proceed. In
this case, thirty three households will benefit from the scheme improvements with
savings of €7,784 per household.”

“The allocation of €256,825 will enable a total value of works amounting to €356,868
to be carried out. The remaining amount will be paid by the Department of the
Environment, Heritage and Local Government and by private contribution from the
Group members”, explained Minister Killeen.

The funding announcement was made by Mr. Éamon Ó Cuív, T.D., Minister for Community,
Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.

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Notes to Editor:
- Tony Killeen T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Environment Heritage and
Local Government and Communication Energy and Natural Resources with special
responsibility for Environment and Energy, is available for interview and further
comment on 0035387-2525304. Alternatively please contact Mark Dunphy of Dunphy
Public Relations on 00353-868534900 or media@dunphypr.com
- High resolution image of Minister Killeen available on request

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