Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is really disappointing to see an underspend when there is significant demand out there. Local authorities do a tremendous job trying to get as many projects as possible across the line. People see TV ads where people are looking to donate €2 per week to supply a family with fresh water abroad but we have that challenge in Ireland. These people do not have domestic water that is fit for use, which is a crying shame. We are seen as a progressive country but many communities have been left behind in this regard and an action plan to address this as swiftly as possible needs to be put together by the Department.