Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2020
1300. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a decision been made on a developer provided infrastructure application for an estate (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5424/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn July 2019 my Department launched the multi-annual Developer Provided Water Services Infrastructure Resolution Programme 2019-2021. Bids were sought from local authorities for funding under the programme and the closing date for bids was 18 September 2019. Nineteen local authorities with Developer Provided Water Services Infrastructure in estates in their areas made applications for funding. Kerry County Council included the estate referred to in its application.
My Department has completed a preliminary evaluation and clarification process on the bids received from the local authorities. An Expert Panel, which includes Departmental, stakeholder and independent representation, has been appointed to examine the bids. The Panel have held a number of meetings with a further meeting scheduled for later this month.
The Expert Panel will make recommendations to me on the suitability of projects for funding under the programme. This will be based on criteria set out in the Framework document issued to local authorities when requesting proposals. I expect to be in a position to make an announcement on approvals and allocations once that process is concluded and has been considered in late Q2 2020.
