Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 January 2018
277. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding a flood relief scheme (details supplied) in County Clare; when it will move to construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1213/18]
View answerThis scheme is being progressed by Clare County Council (CCC) as the Contracting Authority with funding from the Office of Public Works (OPW). When completed the scheme will provide protection for 74 residential and 10 non-residential properties.
CCC submitted its Report on the Tender Evaluation process to the OPW for review. There were certain matters that required close consideration as part of the review, including project costs, and the OPW has been working closely with CCC and its consultants in order to fully clarify these matters. The OPW has completed its review and expects to be in contact with CCC on the matter very shortly. It is hoped that construction will commence shortly thereafter.
