Eoghan Murphy (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In relation to the drinking water directive, I am meeting Irish Water soon to go through it. We are looking at a new strategic funding plan for Irish Water beyond 2021. That will need to be done. The Commission for Regulation of Utilities, CRU, will have a role in that as well in respect of the role it plays in regulating the costs Irish Water might incur. We will address each of those issues as we go through that process in respect of what needs to be done to ensure we have safe drinking water for our population. It is important we can communicate positively to the public that is where the investment is going, so they can have safe drinking water.

In respect of potential infringement proceedings, we are working with the Commission as best we can. We recognise there are certain areas where more work needs to be done on our side. However, we believe we are making good progress and that should be reflected in due course.