Hazardous Substances Disposal

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2019

Tuesday, 12 February 2019

Ceisteanna (547)

Barry Cowen

Ceist:

547. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the breakdown of the €39 million allocation for 2019 for the remediation of Haulbowline Island; the date in 2019 the east tip element will be completed; if this will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he has been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6786/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

I refer the Deputy to my response to his parliamentary question 6036/19 on 7 February. The 2019 allocation for the Haulbowline Island Remediation works is €2.5m. The works on the East Tip site were substantially completed during 2018 and expenditure by my Department at the end of 2018 stood at €23m. This figure is comprised of expenditure on regularising the planning and licensing requirements, engaging in preparatory works, completing necessary site investigations amongst other elements and the remediation works on the East Tip itself. The 2019 funding is being provided for residual costs including construction of the access road which is scheduled for completion by the end of April 2019.

My Department's Capital budget has not been reduced as a result of the Children's Hospital Project.