Flood Relief Schemes Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 July 2017

Tuesday, 4 July 2017

Questions (141)

Joan Burton

Question:

141. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason for the delay in the OPW formally approving the lower Morrell river flood relief scheme and the funding of same in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30948/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Kildare County Council (KCC) is the Contracting Authority for the Lower Morrell River Flood Relief Scheme and the Council is managing and overseeing the necessary work to progress and deliver the scheme.

The OPW has now written formally to KCC confirming its approval to provide the necessary funding to the Council to bring the scheme to completion.

I am advised that the documentation required to submit the scheme for planning approval is almost finalised and it is expected that the scheme will be submitted for approval shortly.