Mr. Niall Gleeson:

I am explaining the situation and giving the Deputy the answer. The plant was designed a certain way, but we believe the slight change in chemistry from this new process compared with the old process may be interacting with the old pipes in Cork. We are, therefore, going to make some changes to that plant. It is an unforeseen reaction with the old system. We could not have predicted it, but we are finding out about it now and we will correct it. The responsibility lies with Uisce Éireann to fix the problem. There is no shirking of responsibility.