Dr. Michelle Minihan:

The audit of 7 September found that the second incident, which occurred between 28 and 30 August, could not be explained. We did not have the verification data to determine there was satisfactory and adequate disinfection at the time. It is important that both audit reports are read in conjunction with each other. At the on-site audit of 16 September, the auditor was provided with contact time calculation data from that day which supported the assertion from Wexford County Council and Irish Water that adequate disinfection was achieved. Our finding in the second audit report made reference to this and included that, while it was adequately disinfected, looking at it so late following the incident is not an appropriate risk assessment response. That is how they should be read.