Steven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

It is possible to have a series of 24 cu. m abstractions that do not need to be notified. The cumulative effect of that could be quite significant. Regarding being onerous in recording the use or abstraction of water, we have been careless with our water resources for far too long and that is why we find ourselves in a situation where there is extreme pressure on our water sources and our water quality. We should look at that situation as part of this legislation to see if 25 cu. m is acceptable, given that it is 10 cu. m in other jurisdictions with similar hydrological cycles.

I thank Mr. Ó Coigligh. I call Deputy Cian O'Callaghan.