asked the Minister for the Environment the plans, if any, he has to encourage joint venture contracts between the private sector and local authorities so that much-needed infrastructural developments can be carried out.
Written Answers. - Joint Venture Schemes.
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Joint venture arrangements between local authorities and the private sector for the carrying out of infrastructural works have always been encouraged by my Department. I am aware of the need to encourage such arrangements and the Deputy may take it that I am prepared to respond positively to any viable proposals for joint venture arrangements which may be put forward.