Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 July 2008
376 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of capital projects for which he has financial responsibility; the extent to which such projects have been advanced to date; the degree to which he expects them to proceed in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28260/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department's capital programmes include responsibility for Housing, Water Services, Environmental Protection, Fire Services, Libraries and other capital projects implemented primarily by local authorities but also by my Department. The scale of these projects range across social and affordable housing projects, water supply and waste water treatment systems, construction and upgrading of fire stations and libraries, and improvement works at six National Parks.
Capital programmes involve many hundreds of live projects with widely varying values at various stages of implementation. I am satisfied that good progress is being made in advancing these projects.
The compilation of the information sought on all projects would involve a disproportionate amount of time and work by my Department including contact with local authorities.
