Brendan Ryan (Dublin Fingal, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I am trying to understand the kinds of reasons for which the competent authority might suggest a deferral. Could it be on the basis of cost? If so, would that be acceptable? Some mitigation measures in regard to inland water and sea pollution have been left on hold for many years because the money has not been available from the local authority to implement them, yet there was ongoing pollution. Who will be paying the piper? Has the Minister any thoughts on the reasons there could be deferrals?