Mr. Feargal Ó Coigligh:

It is important to emphasise again that we now have really good policy infrastructure. All three bodies - the Department, the EPA, and Irish Water - are working to a common agenda. It is absolutely right that the EPA should keep our feet to the fire on that, as indeed does the European Commission, to begin to address the Deputy's next question. We are all on a clear trajectory so that, by 2021 or thereabouts, we will have dealt with almost all of our shortcomings in respect of the urban wastewater treatment directives. We expect a judgment in the European Court of Justice at the end of March. The Deputy is right; the process will then depend on the judgment. If it is adverse, we will enter into negotiations with the Commission as to how to address the judgment before the Commission thinks of taking next steps. Given the Government's commitment, the level of investment under the national development plan, and the clear work programme of Irish Water, I am hopeful that we will be able to get a good outcome in that regard.