Water and Sewerage Schemes.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 December 2007

Wednesday, 19 December 2007

Questions (339)

Joan Burton

Question:

384 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the proposals to run an additional sewer alongside and at the Tolka River in Dublin 15 to provide for additional storm water drainage and so on and concerns regarding the environmental impact of such development on the flora and fauna of the River Tolka and particularly fishing; if his attention has further been drawn to the use of the river in Dublin 15 at Blanchardstown by hundreds of young people in youth and fishing clubs; his proposals to protect the river; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35951/07]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Deputy John Gormley)

The Blanchardstown Sewerage Scheme (Network) is included in my Department's Water Services Programme 2007 — 2009 as a scheme to advance through planning at an estimated cost of €21 million. I understand that Fingal County Council has appointed consultants to prepare a Preliminary Report for the scheme, and information relating to the proposals being considered in the context of the Preliminary Report and the measures to protect flora and fauna etc. may be sought from the Council.