Flood Relief Schemes Status

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2016

Tuesday, 17 May 2016

Questions (609)

Pat Breen

Question:

609. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 116 of 28 January 2016, to detail the status of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10616/16]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

With funding and, advice as appropriate from the OPW the Ennis South Flood Relief Scheme is being progressed by Clare County Council (CCC) as the contracting authority. Further to the reply of the 28 January I am advised that discussions are ongoing between CCC and the OPW.

The OPW has made provision for the cost of the works in its multi-annual capital programme.