I indicated that I wanted to ask a supplementary question, which I am entitled to do.

Sentiment score: 0.27

19. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the status of progress on the Blackpool River Bride flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27643/26]

Sentiment score: 0.24

My question is in relation to the Blackpool flood relief scheme. It has been going on for 13 years, going into 14 years. The OPW sent the report in to the Minister of State's Department nine or ten months ago. I do not understand why we still do not have a decision on this matter. Why is it taking so long? On the previous occasion, the Department sat on the report. By the time it came to a decision, the environmental report was out of date, so it had to go back to drawing board. When will this project proceed?

Sentiment score: 0.06

It is here for 12 months.

Sentiment score: 0.00

The report is in for over 12 months. Why is there not a decision taken on it to proceed?

Sentiment score: 0.00

It is 12 months that we are waiting for the response from the report. The environmental impact study will again be out of date unless a decision is made on this matter.

Sentiment score: 0.02