Remedial Works Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 March 2013

Wednesday, 27 March 2013

Ceisteanna (221)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Ceist:

221. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will advise on the up-to-date position of phase 3 of the Mullaghmatt remedial scheme, Monaghan town; if all the obstacles that presented to the issuing of a green light to proceed have been overcome; when works will be under way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15541/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government

My Department approved a budget cost of €1 .5 million in June 2012 for Phase 3 of the Mullaghmatt Remedial Works Scheme. I recently allocated €550,000 to Monaghan County Council in respect of construction works on the scheme this year with the balance of the funding to be provided in 2014. It is now a matter for the Council to advance the scheme to construction stage.