Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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108. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the Springfield Clonlara flood alleviation scheme in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17813/20]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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Clare County Council (CCC) is the contracting authority in relation to the proposed flood relief scheme in Springfield/Clonlara, with funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The current position is as follows:

I am advised and pleased to say that the Part 10 Application for Springfield was submitted by CCC to An Bord Pleanala on Monday 20th July while an associated advertisement appeared in the Irish Independent on the same day.

The submission was finalised following further detailed environmental survey work and consultation with local residents and landowners.

A Natura Impact Statement, along with an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) Screening has been prepared in respect of the proposed development. The Board may give approval to the application for development with or without conditions or may refuse the application for development. A copy of the Natura Impact Statement and plans and particulars relating to the application may be inspected free of charge at the offices of Roads section, Clare County Council, Áras Chontae an Chláir, New Road, Ennis, Co. Clare after publication of the notice.