Dr. Seán Ó hÓgáin:

The evidence based on what has happened in Singapore and Philadelphia shows the need for research and development but the community has to buy into the system and be part of the process. The community delivers it. We see the importance of the role of the community. Irish Water, Uisce Éireann has an important role in helping the community to take control of it. The community are not just consumers, but are stakeholders in the system. It is very important that they have ownership of the system. Research and development is important but equally as important is getting the community involved.