Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 October 2007
523 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the ongoing delays in the delivery of the Ennis/Clarecastle main drainage scheme; when work will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22832/07]
View answerThe Ennis/Clarecastle Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 as a scheme to begin construction in 2009.
My Department approved Clare County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme in September 2006. The Council, in consultation with my Department, is now finalising a brief for the appointment of consultants to prepare the necessary Contract Documents.
524 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a detailed report on his plans to deliver the Ennis water augmentation scheme; when this additional source of water will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22833/07]
View answerThe Ennis Town Water Supply Augmentation Scheme is being funded under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009. My Department approved Clare County Council's proposals to lay the pipework for the scheme in conjunction with the Ennis Road By-Pass in 2005 and I understand that the works will be completed later this year.
