Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 4 October 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government

Issues Surrounding Water Quality and Supply: Discussion

Photo of Victor BoyhanVictor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have two supplementary questions. I will focus on Ms Ryan as she responded to my question about page 4. We talked about the 217 pressure impacts and she outlined how that figure was being eaten into. I suggest we should be provided with some sort of a breakdown on that. The committee continues to monitor Irish Water. We do not just consider it at today's meeting; it is part of our constant engagement throughout the Oireachtas. Can Irish Water commit to that, if possible? I am conscious of the sensitivities of Irish Water's work and programmes, but it would give the committee a greater understanding of the issue. Also, how does it fit in with the timeline? It is clear that Irish Water has prioritised them and there are financial considerations and capital issues, as well as a whole load of other issues. Is there any chance of pulling back on the 2030 target? I am sure Irish Water wants to be realistic and honest with us, but that target is a long way off. It would be great and helpful if Irish Water could commit to that, if possible.

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