Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Uisce Éireann is an important part of the infrastructure task force we have established. From a funding perspective, we want to ensure water and wastewater are prioritised in the national development plan, which they will be.

On the policy matter of whether to have developer-led infrastructure development in certain instances, this is a policy consideration that would have to be examined by the Department of housing with Uisce Éireann. It would be really important, if the Cathaoirleach's proposal were worked though, to consider what level of overview is needed to ensure sufficient standards, safeguards and oversight for such infrastructure developments.