Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Independent)
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388. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the current situation with respect to the Arklow sewerage scheme; if the funding is still in place; the person now responsible for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6516/14]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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The Arklow Sewerage Scheme was included in my Department’s Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013 as a scheme to commence within the lifetime of the Programme. Some elements of the scheme, including the provision of a waste water treatment plant, have been delayed due to litigation which is still in train.

In August 2013 my Department notified Wicklow County Council that funding would be available to allow the council award the contract for the South Green/Harbour Road Sewer Network Contract. I understand that the Council notified the preferred bidder that his tender would be accepted; however, the contractor subsequently withdrew from the contract late in 2013.

Since 1 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.