Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services
Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, and Department of Finance
1:30 pm
Ms Maria Graham:
Regarding compliance with the directive, ultimately the onus of proof is on the State. If the Commission feels we are not in compliance, it could go to the European Court of Justice and then fines could be imposed. Fines under this system involve both an upfront fine and daily fines. The letter only refers to compliance, but the consequence of non-compliance with the directive is settled by the European Court of Justice.