Capital Expenditure.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2005

Tuesday, 29 November 2005

Questions (557)

Richard Bruton

Question:

557 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the projects which have been subjected to detailed cost benefit appraisal in the past six months; the benefit cost ratio which emerged from this test; if he is satisfied that projects being selected not only pass this test but represent a better return than competing uses for the same limited funds; and the way in which this process influences the size of the capital envelope for different project areas. [37359/05]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Roche)

I refer to the reply to Question No. 151 of 17 November 2005. My Department is not aware of a cost-benefit appraisal having been completed in the past six months in respect of any project sponsored by it or by a local authority.