Séamus McGrath (Cork South-Central, Fianna Fail)

The feedback I am getting from staff on the ground is that they are more stretched than ever. Compared to an increasing workforce, it does not appear to make sense. I ask the witnesses to look at that. Drinking water quality in Cork city has been a significant issue in recent times, particularly from the Lee Road plant and the issues there with high levels of manganese.

There have been samples that the HSE has verified are at such a high level that they would pose a risk if they were consumed on an ongoing basis, and most people do consume water on an ongoing basis. I understand one particular sample had 35 times the acceptable limit of manganese. Where are we with resolving that issue for the residents of Cork city?