asked the Minister for the Environment if he is aware of the urgent need to complete phase two of the Blackrock drainage scheme at Salthill, County Dublin; when it is intended to begin this phase as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Blackrock (Dublin) Drainage Scheme.
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The current proposal for the second stage of the Blackrock Main Drainage Scheme involves the provision of a new tidal trunk at West Pier Dún Laoghaire and a new extended sea outfall.
The proposal and certain alternatives have recently been the subject of discussions between the technical advisers of my Department and the local authority. In the light of economies which now appear possible my Department have requested Dún Laoghaire Corporation to re-examine the matter.