Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 18 April 2019

Public Accounts Committee

Environmental Protection Agency: Financial Statements 2017

9:00 am

Photo of Catherine ConnollyCatherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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When Ms Burke refers to consideration being given to taking enforcement action, why would such action not be taken if there is non-compliance? The granting of a licence is a rigorous process that takes much time and effort. It has been stated that the EPA needs another 17 people in that context. If there is non-compliance with a licence that has been granted, why is the EPA not taking action?