Written Answers Nos. 267-267
267. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when tenders will be sought for the provision of a helipad on an island (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18709/22]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, the construction of the helipad on Inishturk is being undertaken by the relevant Local Authority, Mayo County Council, with financial assistance from my Department. Officials from my Department have been in ongoing contact with the relevant officials in Mayo County Council to progress this development.
My Department provided the Local Authority with funding for the purchase of land for this project in late 2020. The Local Authority subsequently submitted an initial design; however, the Department required amendments and I understand that a revised design has now been agreed.
I also understand that the Local Authority has prepared tender documents for the project and hopes to commence the tender process shortly with a view to having the construction completed in 2022.
