Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein)

What is the position with the 1965 standards? What about a tank installed in 1965 and fixed to meet the standards that applied in 1965 or in 1955, before there was planning permission. Is that okay? That is a crucial issue. The Minister has referred several times in recent days to the 2009 standards only applying to new houses. I accept his word on that and I hope he is right. However, I am asking about the case of someone who built a house in 1955 before planning permission was required and who put in a basic septic tank which is deemed to be causing pollution. If an inspection is carried out and they are required to carry out works, will the 1955 standards apply?

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