Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

If the system works there will be no need to worry because no remediation will be required. Systems such as bio-cycle operations are working and are already in compliance with planning law. The planning officer or relevant local government official who will inspect the system will, I am sure, find that if those systems are doing what they are supposed to do when installed, there will be no difficulty and they will receive a clean bill of health.

It has come to my attention that one local authority has done a recent survey which showed that 77% of all tanks surveyed in this matter were compliant. I do not think it will be an onerous task for home owners to comply with the proposed regulations.

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