Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022
476. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the selection of a contractor for the Glashaboy flood relief scheme; the length of time that he envisages that this process will take; if he will give assurances that selection will be completed as quickly as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40720/22]
View answerThe Glashaboy River Flood Relief Scheme at Glanmire / Sallybrook, Cork is being progressed by Cork City Council. The Office of Public Works (OPW) in partnership with Cork City Council are engaging proactively to progress the flood relief scheme for Glanmire.
The Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme at Glanmire / Sallybrook, Cork was confirmed in January 2021 by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 to 1995. The scheme is being funded from the €1.3 billion in flood relief measures under the National Development Plan to 2030, as part of Project Ireland 2040. Provision for the total project budget for this scheme is included in the Office of Public Works multi annual capital allocation. The Office of Government Procurement Inflation/Supply Chain Delay Co-operation Framework Agreement, published on 20th May 2022 will help address the appropriate inflationary costs.
The Glashaboy River Flood Relief Scheme will protect 103 properties from a significant risk of flooding.
There is currently a procurement process underway to appoint a contractor for the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme. As the procurement process is ongoing it would not be appropriate for me to make any further comment.
