Mr. Tom Cuddy:

We are well aware of the situation that transpired across Wicklow and Dún Laoghaire first, before moving through the east side of Dublin, which was associated with very trace organic material, which is associated with an algal bloom that occurs very occasionally. We have not had that effect at the treatment plant at Vartry for about ten years. When we get any taste, odour, discolouration or other complaint, we immediately raise an investigative work order and our site staff go out and investigate on the site locally. Quite often, as in this case, we get clusters of calls and that immediately warrants closer investigation, sampling and testing. We consult very rapidly with the HSE where there is any health concern. In the case of the incident that we have noted in the last few weeks, we see now that it is diminishing. It is very similar to the situation we found with other sources in recent years and in fact, it is associated with no health effects. It is also very subjective. I spoke to some of my colleagues today who live in the area and even in the same household, some people got the musty smell while others did not. In this instance, it is relatively benign although unpleasant for some people. It has worked its way through and we can see that things have gone. After we do the investigation, we do immediate resolution measures. For example, we will flush the local mains, flush the taps, sample again and so on. In the event-----