Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2023
268. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to outline the position regarding a scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42353/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has engaged independent environmental consultants to carry out the relevant environmental assessments as required by EU Directives 2011/92 and 2014/52.
On the basis of advice received, I have sought supplementary information from the Office of Public Works as provided for under Section 7(4)(b) of the European Union (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Arterial Drainage) Regulations 2019 in order to reach a full, reasoned conclusion on the environmental impacts of the scheme.
