Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

My earlier question was specific to Irish Water's funding requirements and capital plans.

I will take as an example the single biggest water supply pipe in the country, which, if I am not mistaken, is in Dartry in Dublin. The delegates should correct me if I am wrong. The pipe is more than 100 years old and could collapse at any moment. The total capital cost, the potential impact on more than 300,000 customers in Dublin city and the constant deferral of repair plans, heretofore by Dublin City Council and more recently to a certain degree by Irish Water, must be considered. Is there a fear or concern within Irish Water that as a result of deferral or having to bear the capital cost of such a huge job, it will continue to be pushed back until such time as a specific grant is given by the Government for one specific project in the absence of domestic water charges and an additional revenue stream for Irish Water?