Mr. Eamon Gallen:

In addition to what Mr. O'Leary mentioned, and as we referenced in the context of the national water resources plan, we will visit every local authority this year to discuss where it needs investment, additional capacity or the network to be extended. I am not saying that we can address every issue, but we will make at least two visits to every local authority county by county to determine where each believes a need exists. We have developed and published the first round of capacity registers so that local authorities can see exactly what water and wastewater capacity is available in their areas and what plans are in place for upgrades or new plants. As a number of committee members mentioned, there can be a waiting period before a plant is upgraded, which frustrates people. If someone wants to build a house, he or she wants to do so now, not in three years' time. However, all of that will at the very least be transparent. After we have done a tour of the country and spoken to all of the local authorities, we will have a much better idea of the pain points.