Kate O'Connell (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I expect a bit of respect when I am speaking.

Why do they think it appropriate to abandon a project that is 75% finished? Do the witnesses have any data from the Industrial Development Authority, IDA, on companies, either indigenous or foreign, that have not set up in Ireland because of the lack of water security to the mid-2020s? The agrifood business and others need a lot of water. What sort of economic impact has the lack of investment in water services by the Government before the last election had? In respect of infringing EU regulations, have we any idea what the potential costs to the Exchequer are if we do not get our supply up to scratch? Do we know how much money will be required to fix it so that we do not get into trouble? What investment is required to comply with the requirements of EU directives?