Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 July 2014

Thursday, 17 July 2014

Questions (472)

Michael McGrath

Question:

472. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding funding for the Cork harbour main drainage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32158/14]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

Since 1 January 2014, Irish Water is responsible for the delivery of water services capital infrastructure. Irish Water has recently published its Proposed Capital Investment Plan for 2014 – 2016 and this is available on the Irish Water website, www.water.ie.

The further progression of all water services capital projects including the Cork Lower Harbour Sewerage Scheme is now a matter for Irish Water to consider.

Irish Water has confirmed to my Department that it has established a dedicated team to deal with representations and queries from public representatives. The team can be contacted via an email to [e-mail] or by telephone on 1890 278 278.