Paudie Coffey (Waterford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

If it is, I urge the Deputy to take up the matter with ESB management. I know for a fact that, if there are particular problems, it does engage with customers and landowners. I know of cases in which land was destroyed and compensation paid, but that is essentially a matter for the ESB and the landowner involved. On exempted development, there are no specific legislative powers available.

Senator Cáit Keane referred to waste compactors. Local authorities can use their powers under Part 8 if they wish to locate compactors in specific areas. However, as mentioned in my opening statement, kerbside collection is preferred by constituents and consumers. However, the other option is available to local authorities under the Part 8 process.

On road opening licences, the same obligations apply to Irish Water under the regulations as apply to all other utilities and how local authorities manage them. This is another matter for the local authority.