Water and Sewerage Schemes Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 November 2012

Tuesday, 27 November 2012

Questions (469)

Pearse Doherty

Question:

469. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the fact that Donegal County Council are awaiting approval from his Department in relation to the Gweedore sewerage scheme, if he will confirm that approval for the scheme will be forthcoming from his Department by the end of 2012 to allow the scheme to progress to the next phase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52264/12]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

The Gweedore Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department’s Water Services Investment Programme 2010 - 2013 as a scheme to commence construction during the lifetime of the Programme. My Department is awaiting the submission by Donegal County Council of their Contract Documents for the scheme.