Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein)
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Loss of water from the system is one issue but there is also a health and safety issue. I refer to a case where sewage was at risk of flowing in through the front door and out through the back door of a house. It was caused by an overloaded public water mains located on the roadway and was not the fault of a pensioner who lived in the house. If CER feels it is appropriate and within its role then I ask it to take up the matter with Irish Water. To date, Irish Water has not put anything in place with local authorities. The situation is an issue of huge concern to public representatives and the management of local authorities.