Vol. 473 No. 5
97 Mr. N. Treacy asked the Minister for the Environment if he will sanction a project (details supplied) in County Galway; if so, the date on which the project will be sanctioned; the amount of money to be allocated in this regard; the date on which construction will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1824/97]
A sketch design and cost plan proposal for a branch library in Loughrea, County Galway has been received in my Department and is being considered. However, having regard to the high level of demand for funding for library proposals generally, it is not possible to indicate when the proposals may be approved.
98 Mr. N. Treacy asked the Minister for the Environment if he will sanction a project (details supplied) in County Galway; if so, the date on which this will be done; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1825/97]
I announced on 13 January last that the 31 July 1997 deadline for the completion of projects under the current urban renewal scheme is to be extended by one year to 31 July 1998. However, if a project is to avail of the one year extension, at least 15 per cent of expenditure on it will have to be incurred by 31 July 1997. Compliance with the 15 per cent requirement will be subject to a process of certification by the relevant local authority in accordance with guidelines to be issued shortly by my Department.
99 Mr. N. Treacy asked the Minister for the Environment if he will sanction a project (details supplied) in County Galway; if so, the date on which this will be done; the amount of money to be allocated in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1826/97]
As already announced, responsibility for the operation of group schemes is being devolved to the local authorities subject to existing commitments on foot of approvals issued by my Department. Where schemes have not yet been approved, including the Kilclooney scheme, it will now be a matter for the relevant local authority to decide on grant applications.
