Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008
1412 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for delays in schemes (details supplied) in County Mayo; the reason these schemes started in view of the fact that the contractor has been appointed; when these schemes will proceed to construction phase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31618/08]
View answer1466 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the position regarding schemes (details supplied) in County Mayo. [30449/08]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1412 and 1466 together.
Schemes to extend the Lough Mask Regional Water Supply Scheme from Shrah to Westport and to Louisburgh are included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009. My Department conveyed approval to Mayo County Council for the invitation of tenders for the Louisburgh and Westport extensions in May and October 2007, respectively. I understand that the Council is currently examining tenders for both schemes.
1413 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 944 of 8 July 2008 the reason for the delay in approving contract documents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31634/08]
View answer1448 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 562 of 4 March 2008, the position regarding the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30199/08]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1413 and 1448 together.
The Roscommon Towns and Villages Sewerage Scheme, which includes Creagh, is approved for construction under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009. Further consideration is being given to Roscommon County Council's tender documents for a number of the wastewater treatment plants, including Creagh, on foot of additional information received from the Council.
