Independent TD Michael McNamara has secured a commitment from the Minister for Public Expenditure to explore the continuation and expansion of a pilot scheme that delivers essential wastewater infrastructure in coastal communities that are presently unsewered.
Read MoreThe continued absence of essential wastewater infrastructure in coastal communities such as Carrigaholt, Doolin and Spanish Point and across the State has been raised with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar by Independent TD Michael McNamara.
Developing wastewater infrastructure in unsewered settlements is neither the responsibility of local authorities nor Irish Water. Therefore, despite the environmental and economic necessity and a budget surplus, communities all over Ireland have little prospect of a resolution.
In the Dáil today, I raised the plight of Clare coastal communities such as Carrigaholt, Doolin, Spanish Point, Miltown Malbay and Quilty.
Independent Clare TD Michael McNamara has received confirmation from Irish Water that it will submit a planning application for a new Wastewater Treatment Plant in Ballyvaughan by the end of June.
Read MoreI raised the need for new wastewater infrastructure in Carrigaholt with the Government during Topical Issues this afternoon.
In Dáil Éireann tonight, I sought answers from the Department of Transport on how the standing down of the Doolin Coast Guard unit will be remedied and how the underlying problems within the service will be addressed.
Clare Independent TD Michael McNamara has requested Darragh O’Brien TD. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to consider the inclusion of Carrigaholt, Cooraclare and Doolin in a pilot scheme providing funding for infrastructure in rural villages that currently are outside Irish Water’s investment programmes.
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Clare Independent T.D. Michael McNamara says the announcement by Irish Water that construction of a new wastewater treatment plant in Liscannor is to begin shortly will bring significant social, economic and environmental benefits for the village and the wider Liscannor Bay area.
Read MoreMichael McNamara, Independent TD for Clare, has received confirmation from Clare County Council that it is proceeding to the design stage of the proposed Doolin Pier and Village Masterplan ahead of submitting a Planning Application.
Read MoreMichael McNamara, T.D., has today received confirmation from Irish Water that a series of infrastructure upgrades will be delivered in Clare to end the discharge of raw sewage in Kilrush, Clarecastle, Liscannor, Ballyvaughan and Kilkee.
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