Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 April 2016
218. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the timeframe for the completion of flood relief works on the Dunkellin river following An Bord Pleanála approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6271/16]
Amharc ar fhreagra219. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the expected additional costs on planning conditions set out by An Bord Pleanála for approval for flood relief works on the Dunkellin river; if these measures will have an impact on the timeframe for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6272/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 218 and 219 together.
Galway County Council (GCC) is the Contracting Authority with overall responsibility for the management and implementation of the Dunkellin River and Aggard Stream Flood Relief Scheme, which is being funded by the Office of Public Works. It is not expected that there will be any significant additional costs or programme implications as a result of the conditions set out by the recent An Bord Pleanála decision.
GCC, I understand, are, as the contracting authority, concerned to advance this scheme as promptly as conditions allow. The Government remains fully committed to the provision of a flood relief scheme for the Dunkellin River and Aggard Stream and the OPW has made provision for the cost of implementing the Scheme.
