Mr. Eamon Lonergan:

I will reply to those questions. We can take them together, because the ultimate solution is the coming together of all parties. I mentioned the mechanism to bring this about earlier. It is the current negotiations happening in the context of the transformation of the water services sector, which is a multiparty discussion. It includes representatives from the Department, Irish Water and the CCMA, all working under the guidance of the Workplace Relations Commission to examine all these issues as the water sector transforms further in 2023. This is where this issue must be dealt with in respect of this legacy issue. This has been identified to the Department, and Irish Water is also aware of it. Ultimately, this is the forum in which legacy issues like this will be resolved at a national level.

Turning to our own context and meeting with stakeholders, Mr. McGrath has given a commitment and undertaking to have this meeting. This is on the local side. As I said, however, these discussions must be part of the transformation of the water sector and discussions are ongoing in this regard.