Written answers

Thursday, 25 June 2009

Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government

Water and Sewerage Schemes

7:00 pm

Photo of P J SheehanP J Sheehan (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 189: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 188 of 27 February 2008, the progress made on implementing the project of the Courtmacsherry and Timoleague sewage scheme; the communications between his Department and Cork County Council; if there are further requirements and conditions which need to be met for him to provide funding for this project; the expected starting date for the construction; the expected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25430/09]

Photo of John GormleyJohn Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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My Department is currently assessing Cork County Council's latest design proposals for this scheme, which were submitted in May 2009, and expects to be in a position to notify the Council of the outcome of this process in the near future.

On the question of funding, I expect that the €500 million available for the Water Services Investment Programme for 2009 will allow up to 50 major new schemes to commence this year, some of which have already started. My Department will prioritise the remaining schemes yet to start, including the Courtmacsherry and Timoleague Sewerage Scheme, having regard to both environmental and economic objectives including schemes required to meet National and EU environmental standards in relation to drinking water and waste water disposal, European Court of Justice cases and works that will support economic development. The Department will be working with local authorities, including Cork County Council, over the coming months to identify the priority projects to form the basis of the next phase of the Water Services Investment Programme.

Photo of Deirdre CluneDeirdre Clune (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 190: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress of a scheme (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25474/09]

Photo of John GormleyJohn Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The Cork Lower Harbour Sewerage Scheme is included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009 at an estimated cost of €73.5 million. My Department will complete its assessment of Cork County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme on receipt of confirmation from the Council of the approval by An Bord Pleanála of the Environmental Impact Statement for the scheme, and additional information requested from the Council in May 2009 in relation to the scale, scope and costs of the scheme.

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