Written answers

Tuesday, 20 June 2006

Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

Remediation Works

10:00 pm

Photo of Michael LowryMichael Lowry (Tipperary North, Independent)
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Question 255: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when consultants will be appointed to oversee the remediation of the Silvermines tailings pond; the reason for the delay in appointing the consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23411/06]

Photo of Noel DempseyNoel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware the Government has agreed to fund, through my Department, the rehabilitation of the abandoned mine sites at Silvermines, County Tipperary and is providing €10.6 million for that purpose. Rehabilitation of Gortmore tailings pond forms part of that project. North Tipperary County Council has agreed to undertake the rehabilitation works, operating as an agent on behalf of my Department.

It is important that appropriate procedures and processes are followed for the procurement of services of this kind and I am pleased to inform the Deputy that consultants have now been selected. I understand from the council that the contract for their engagement will be signed shortly. The functions of the consultants will be to draw up detailed design plans, prepare tender documents, oversee the works, report on progress etc.

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