Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 413: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there are plans in place to address the matter of ongoing prominent sewage odour at a village (details supplied) in County Cork when the tides are low; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30898/12]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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The operation, maintenance and management of water and sewerage services infrastructure are in this instance a matter for Cork County Council and I have no function in the matter.

However, Courtmacsherry/Timoleague Sewerage Scheme is included in the Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013 among the contracts to start during the life of the programme. The Preliminary Report was approved by my Department in January 2011. The approval of the Preliminary Report cleared the way for the Council to procure consultants to undertake the detailed design of the scheme and prepare contract documents. I understand that Cork County Council expects to appoint a consultant shortly.