Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

The current maximum level for lead in water is 25 micrograms per litre, with a reduction in this figure to ten micrograms per litre by 2013. In view of the various instances of lead contamination of the water supply throughout the State and notwithstanding the welcome increase of 19% in provision for water services investment, is the Minister satisfied he will have sufficient resources to ensure we meet our requirements by 2013 and that we will not end up dealing with this matter in the usual way, by paying fines to the European Commission?

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