Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Essentially, from the evidence given by Irish Water and the Department, we know there are guidelines but they do not have to be followed. They are not binding. Irish Water has stated that repeatedly and Mr. O'Connor has confirmed it. It is a matter of profound concern that we have a Department which is responsible for good practice, regulation and oversight and which issued recommendations that are pretty important. However, those recommendations are not binding. What is the point of such recommendations?