Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 December 2015
71. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when a contractor to the Foynes flood relief scheme will be appointed, if all relevant stakeholders to the project have been consulted; the statutory and public agencies that have been engaged with; their position in the provision of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44322/15]
View answerThe provision of flood defences in Foynes is being undertaken by Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) with funding from the Office of Public Works (OPW). The Council has developed a scheme which has been approved under Part Viii of the Planning and Development Regulations. The Council is currently progressing the procurement of a civil works contractor to undertake the scheme works and is expecting to appoint a contractor shortly. The Scheme is expected to be completed in the summer of 2016.
The Council received approval for the Scheme following completion of a Part VIII process and it has confirmed that it consulted with the relevant bodies as required under that planning process.
The OPW has confirmed approval to LCCC of funding for the scheme.
