Ms Laura Burke:

I think there is a combination. For example, significant investment is needed for urban wastewater treatment plants. In the context of Irish Water up to €600 million a year is very welcome because there is an infrastructure deficit. An element of capital investment is needed but significant operational improvements are also needed. Last year of the incidents reported from urban wastewater treatment facilities to the EPA, approximately 40% were due to the management of the facilities. Local authorities under those licensing regimes are required to improve the management of facilities and I believe they are doing so.