Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 September 2019
667. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if funding will be allocated for a group water scheme (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37153/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn 8 February this year, I announced details of the measures being funded through my Department under the Multi-annual Rural Water Programme 2019-2021. Local authorities were invited to submit their bids for the funding of schemes or projects in their functional areas and Kerry County Council included the scheme referred to in its application to my Department under the new Programme.
An Expert Panel was put in place to support the evaluation process. In addition to providing an expert perspective, the Panel brings independence, openness and transparency to the bids evaluation process which is done on a national prioritised basis. The Expert Panel’s membership includes Departmental, stakeholder and independent representation.
The Expert Panel has made recommendations to my Department on the suitability of schemes and projects for funding based on objective criteria which are set out in the framework document issued to local authorities when requesting proposals. I expect to conclude consideration of the Panel's recommendations and to make an announcement of the allocations shortly.
