Mr. Niall Horgan:

The Deputy mentioned regulatory oversight of farmers. Uisce Éireann does not have regulatory oversight of farmers. We, in turn, are regulated by the EPA. In the EPA's most recent report on urban wastewater, the progress in eliminating raw sewage discharges around the country was highlighted. Of the 50 raw sewage discharges found under Uisce Éireann's remit from 2014, 31 have been addressed. Of the 19 remaining, three have ceased since earlier this year, five are under construction and all the rest are going through planning and design.

We have invested more than €700 million in eliminating raw sewage and have plans in place to eliminate the rest over the next investment period.