Flood Relief Schemes Status

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 November 2017

Thursday, 9 November 2017

Ceisteanna (70)

Pearse Doherty

Ceist:

70. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the south Ennis flood scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47382/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Ennis South Flood Relief Scheme is being progressed by Clare County Council as the Contracting Authority with funding from the Office of Public Works. When completed the scheme will provide protection for 74 residential and 10 non-residential properties in the area.

A report on the outcome of the tender process is currently being reviewed and this should be completed shortly. It is hoped that the contract for the construction of the works can be awarded shortly.