Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed)

5:30 pm

Dr. Eimear Cotter:

I am not sure of the detail. We are the environmental regulator for Uisce Éireann. We are equally focused on reducing the pressure from inadequately treated wastewater. The EPA has put together a priority list comprising 73 areas for Uisce Éireann and directing where we want to see investment to improve water quality. The inspection programme happens on an annual basis.