Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 February 2009
185 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status with regard to the proposed new sewerage scheme for Courtmacsherry and Timoleague, County Cork; when he expects work to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5369/09]
View answerThe Courtmacsherry/Timoleague Sewerage Scheme is included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 — 2009.
My Department is examining Cork County Council's Preliminary Report and cost estimate for the scheme and they are being dealt with as quickly as possible.
186 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he is taking to ensure that those responsible for the errors in the capacity and operation issues at Ringsend water treatment plant are held accountable for their mistakes; the steps he will take in this matter together with Dublin City Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5375/09]
View answerI refer to the reply to Question Nos. 8, 18 and 33 of 27 November, 2008.
In addition, in writing to the City Council following receipt of the Report, my Department asked, in relation to the odour limit prescribed in the tender document, that the City Council urgently examine the extent to which there may be any consequent liability on the part of any relevant parties and whether such liabilities may be amenable to a claim by the Council against their professional indemnity insurances. I understand that this issue is being examined by the City Council.
