Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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210. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he intends to approve the confirmation process for the Crossmolina flood relief scheme; when construction will commence on this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62947/22]

Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has engaged independent environmental consultants to assess the environmental impacts of the River Deel (Crossmolina) flood relief scheme in accordance with the Arterial Drainage Acts, as amended. Following the receipt of further information in respect of the environmental impacts of the scheme, a further period of public consultation was held earlier this year. The independent environmental consultants have reviewed the submissions received and I expect that a reasoned conclusion on whether to confirm the scheme based on this will be made to me in due course. This is required to inform any recommendation.

Regarding the commencement of construction works on this particular project, these are operational matters for the Office of Public works in collaboration with the Local Authority and any contractors procured to deliver the scheme following the conclusion of the confirmation process.