Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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155. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding funding for the Cork Harbour main drainage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54571/13]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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The Water Services Investment Programme2010 – 2013(WSIP), provided for the development of a comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure in County Cork. The Programme includes contracts under construction and to commence to the value of some €230 million.

The Cork Lower Harbour Sewerage Scheme is included in the Programme as a scheme to advance through planning during the period of the Programme. I approved Cork County Council's design proposals for this scheme in March 2012. It is now a matter for the Council to proceed with the preparation of contract documents for the scheme with a view to seeking tenders at the earliest possible date.

From 1 January 2014 Irish Water will be responsible for the delivery of water services capital infrastructure. Accordingly, Irish Water is currently preparing a Capital Investment Plan for 2014 – 2015, and this will provide for the transition of projects currently included in the WSIP.