John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)

Given the extent of the problems, 2015 is not far away. Our record on the implementation of the water framework directive is second to none. I have established a contingency fund under the water services investment programme so that local authorities can draw down funding if they have a problem with cryptosporidium or any other aspect of water quality. I agree with the Deputy and I have said before that it is unacceptable in a modern, European country that people have to boil water. I am committed to ensuring we have proper quality drinking water.

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