Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 October 2025
638. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the delivery of Measure 8 pilot wastewater schemes in Cooraclare and Broadford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55378/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder my Department's Multi-annual Rural Water Programme, approval in principle of approximately €45 million in funding has been provided for a number of projects to address the wastewater collection and treatment needs of villages without access to public wastewater services. This includes the Cooraclare and Broadford projects referenced in the Question.
The delivery of these projects rests with the relevant local authorities, who are required to work in consultation with Uisce Éireann, reflecting that the infrastructure being constructed will ultimately be owned by, and will fall to be operated by, Uisce Éireann.
Since the funding announcement, the local authorities and Uisce Éireann jointly undertook and completed a reassessment of the projects. This review identified the most efficient construction options and clarified the level of co-funding required from each local authority.
The local authorities have since submitted their updated proposals. These submissions have been received by my Department and are being progressed to move the projects towards delivery.
