Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 December 2015
28. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of works being carried out in the port of Foynes in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44990/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can advise the Deputy that the infill project at Foynes is practically completed and handover by the contractor is expected in the next few weeks. The works consisted of infilling 1,400 sq metres behind Berth 6 and part of Berth 5, removing the original access viaduct, building a sheet piled combi wall and revetment wall, diverting six fuel pipelines and the installation of new services such as lighting.
A hard top has yet to be laid on the infilled area but this will not go ahead until the middle of 2016 to allow for the settlement of the infilled area. This project, which cost €12m, has been delivered on time and within budget.
