Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

Yes, and it is in the Bill, which is very unusual. That never happened in Fianna Fáil's time. The €50 is in the legislation to make sure that people understand it. The revenue raised will be used by the local authorities to meet the cost of having inspections carried out in accordance with an inspection plan to be developed by the local authority and the Environmental Protection Agency, and the local authority will be responsible for the management of it.

Some people questioned the need for re-registration or registration. It is a fair question. Currently, there is no comprehensive register of septic tanks in Ireland.

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