Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein)
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We wanted to have a new section inserted to establish a national water framework team that would have overall responsibility of water provision but the operation of the services would remain with local authorities. We make the comparison with what is happening in the North in that there has to be a joined-up approach to river basin management. We believe such a team is necessary to ensure co-ordination between the local authorities and the provision of an efficient service.