70. Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on proposals unveiled in the Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021 to develop and regenerate Waterford city's north quays to support jobs and tourism in the region; the timeframe for delivery; the estimated Exchequer funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44292/15]

In the context of finalising the capital plan entitled "Building on Recovery: Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2016-2021", there were discussions on proposals to develop and regenerate Waterford City North Quays, to support jobs and tourism in the region.  I committed in the Plan that support will be provided under the Exchequer Programme for this development when details are finalised.

As of yet, as I understand it, there is no finalised plan for the regeneration project in question, which continues to be a work in progress.  However, once finalised, as committed in the Capital Plan, support will be provided through the Vote of the relevant Government Department to progress the initiative - if necessary, in the context of the mid-term review of the programme.  However, in terms of the details of the project to be implemented, or the timeframe for delivery, my Department has no direct role in the selection or implementation of individual projects within the overall capital programme - which are matters for the relevant Government Department with responsibility for the initiative in question, and/or their agencies.