Planning Issues.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 December 2005

Tuesday, 6 December 2005

Ceisteanna (452)

Paul Nicholas Gogarty

Ceist:

501 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the compulsory purchase of public and private lands by the local authority to facilitate the restoration of the harbour at Greystones through a PPP with a company (details supplied) is an inappropriate use of the compulsory purchase order process in view of the fact that the cost of the required works has been estimated at €25 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37804/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Roche)

The Greystones Harbour redevelopment project is being sponsored by Wicklow County Council. Use of its compulsory purchase powers is a matter for the local authority and a compulsory purchase order must be confirmed by An Bord Pleanála in any case where there is an objection.

I understand that the Greystones Harbour project is being processed in accordance with the PPP guidelines issued by my Department. These include competitive procurement procedures and advice from the National Development Finance Agency regarding value for money in regard to the proposal.