Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 January 2010
275 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the tendering process for a scheme (detail supplied) in County Cork is under way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2690/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraLast year, my Department approved Cork County Council's contract documents for the Mallow/Ballyviniter Regional Water Supply Scheme, which was approved for funding under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009.
Local authorities were asked in July 2009 to submit an assessment of needs for water and sewerage services to my Department by 23 October 2009. My Department is currently considering these assessments, which form a key input to the development of the 2010 to 2012 Water Services Investment Programme. In conducting their assessments, local authorities were asked to prioritise schemes and contracts for progression over the coming years based on key environmental and economic criteria. I expect to publish the Water Services Investment Programme 2010 to 2012 early this year.
