Dr. Michelle Minihan:

I will take the specific question about Blackrock. The Deputy is correct that a "do not consume" notice was placed on approximately 100 consumers in three streets in Blackrock recently because of elevated levels of manganese in the drinking water. We have followed up with Irish Water, following a complaint from a consumer in the area that provision should have been made for alternative water supplies to be put in place. We have asked Irish Water to investigate that and come back to us on it. The residents can be assured that the notice was lifted, following consultation with the HSE, when Irish Water determined that the water had returned to a satisfactory quality. We were notified of the lifting of that notice and the return to acceptable levels of manganese in the water supply at the time.