asked the Minister for Local Government if he will indicate the reasons for delay in proceeding with the sewerage scheme in the south western suburb adjoining Cork City.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cork City Sewerage.
As regards the time which has elapsed since details of this scheme were submitted to my Department in July last, I consider that that period is not unduly long for examination of a scheme of this magnitude. My engineering advisers' views on the scheme have in fact been informally conveyed to the consultant and discussions with him have been proceeding. Official observations on the scheme will be conveyed to the sanitary authority in the near future.
Is the Parliamentary Secretary aware that this has been going on now for two years?
It was held by the corporation for 12 months.
The corporation has nothing to do with it.