Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 February 2021
311. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of funding applications (details supplied) in County Mayo; if they will be included in the next multi-annual programme; if engagement is taking place to bridge the unit contributions versus the construction costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9836/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraDetails of the approvals and allocations under the Multi-annual Rural Water Programme 2019-2021 were announced by my Department in 2019.
Where approved schemes/projects have not been completed or commenced by the end of 2021, they will be considered as commitments for funding under the next multi-annual programme 2022-2024. This is subject to such schemes/projects being completed within the first year of the programme. Otherwise a new bid will be required.
It is a matter for the local authority to progress projects ensuring that local contributions, where applicable, are made in advance of any work commencing. My Department expects to invite bids for the 2022-2024 programme later this year.
