Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 430: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding funding for the Cork Harbour main drainage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39773/10]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012, a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas Library, provides for the development of a comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure in County Cork. The Cork Lower Harbour Sewerage Scheme is included in the programme as a scheme to advance through planning. My Department is currently finalising its examination of the Preliminary Report for the scheme. The most recent estimated cost of the scheme is over €70 million. However, its precise scope, phasing and cost will be determined during the planning phase and this cost will be apportioned, in accordance with Water Pricing Policy arrangements, between my Department and Cork County Council.