Paddy McHugh (Galway East, Independent)
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Question 851: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the treatment plants for two schemes in County Galway which were allowed to proceed to tender can proceed to construction without further reference to his Department in accordance with the new streamlined procurement procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26226/06]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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These schemes are part of a grouped project that also includes Leenane and are approved for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007 under the Rural Towns and Villages Initiative at an estimated cost of €6.67m. I approved Galway County Council's Tender Documents for the treatment plants last month. Accordingly, it is now open to the Council to invite tenders from a panel of short-listed contractors already in place. My Department's approval will be required for the award of the contract and the Council's recommendation in that regard will be dealt with as quickly as possible on receipt.