Housing Minister Claims Council Responsible For Progressing Long-Awaited Wastewater Projects

The Housing Minister claims responsibility for progressing two long-awaited Clare wastewater projects lies with Clare County Council and Uisce Éireann. Responding to a parliamentary question from Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe, Minister James Browne says he's approved funding for the Broadford and Cooraclare sewerage schemes under the Multi-Annual Rural Water Programme. He says this funding "remains available" to Clare County Council and that "responsibility for progressing the projects rests with Clare County Council, working in conjunction with Uisce Éireann". Sixmilebridge Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan O'Callaghan doesn't believe the situation is as clear-cut as the Housing Minister is making it out to be.