Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 June 2015
388. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 300 of 24 March 2015, the status of the flood relief plans for the River Deel, Crossmolina, County Mayo; his plans to bring same to a statutory public exhibition during this summer as per his earlier reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22111/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is anticipated currently that the River Deel (Crossmolina) Flood Relief Scheme will be brought to public exhibition in Autumn this year. There are a number of outstanding environmental issues including the methodology to manage the freshwater pearl, mussel a protected species, during the execution of the works. Discussions are on-going with the National Parks & Wildlife Service of the Dept. Of Arts Heritage & Gaeltacht, which are expected to resolve the issues and to be concluded in the next month or so. The scheme can then proceed to exhibition stage.
I wish to reaffirm that the Commissioners of Public Works remain committed to implementing the proposed scheme, subject to its general acceptance by the public and the required approval of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.
