Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 434: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of Doolin, Ballyvaughan and Corofin sewerage schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15314/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The Ballyvaughan, Corofin and Doolin Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 as a scheme to start construction in 2008. I approved funding of up to €6.025m for the scheme in August 2007 following my Department's examination of Clare County Council's Water Services Pricing Policy and Economic Review Reports. I understand that the Council is currently reviewing its proposals for Doolin and is awaiting a Foreshore Licence for Ballyvaughan. In the meantime, the Council is advancing the Corofin element of the scheme independently and has submitted Contract Documents for the treatment plant to my Department. These are being examined as quickly as possible. I understand that the Council itself is considering tenders for the collection system.