Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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378. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding Kilcummin sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6389/14]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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The Kilcummin Sewerage Scheme was included in my Department’s Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013 as a scheme to advance through planning during the life of the Programme.

The most recent proposal in relation to the Kilcummin Sewerage Scheme was submitted by Kerry County Council to my Department in June 2012. Following an examination of the proposal there were concerns regarding the unit costs of the scheme and following discussions between the Council and my Department, the Council agreed to submit further information to enable my Department to make a decision on the matter. This further information was not submitted to my Department prior to 1^st January 2014.

From the 1^st January 2014 Irish Water is responsible for the delivery of water services capital infrastructure. It is currently preparing a Capital Investment Plan for 2014 – 2016 that will provide for the transition of projects included in the 2010 – 2013 Water Services Investment Programme. The further progression of all water services capital projects, including the Kilcummin Sewerage Scheme, is a matter for Irish Water.