Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I do not have details on what has been paid out to date but I can obtain the follow-up information the Deputy has requested. On the Deputy's fear of further delays, I assure him that if it was up to us, we would be in Glanmire building this project. However, we have to go through statutory processes, including engagement with other State agencies. We also have to have regard to landowners. I pay tribute to the landowners, residents and neighbours with whom we have to engage to ensure that we do this appropriately, are mindful not to disrupt them and are good neighbours during the process of construction. We have jumped some of the biggest hurdles. The Deputy is correct about the process of judicial review, which is topical at the moment and on which I have my own views.

The total estimated cost of the project is €13.9 million and approximately €2.6 million has been spent to date. This is a significant investment in the Glanmire area. I can get a detailed breakdown for the Deputy later if he wishes.

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