Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

I will be glad to assist the Minister in regard to the costings. Will he indicate the precise level of investment required to bring us into line with our obligations in regard to water investment by 2015 and to deal with the water shortage problems? In the Dublin city and county area, for example, there is a problem in regard to the capacity of treatment plants. Can the Minister update us on when investment will be prioritised in that area in order to increase capacity there?

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