Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for his very useful comments. When we see the strategy next month, we will have a much clearer idea of what exactly we are talking about. The mapping process will be hugely important. It is at that point the Government's considered response will come to light. Where there is an immediate concern, Irish Water, the EPA and the HSE have assured us there will be localised action in relation to prioritised areas. This is where it is being dealt with on an area-by-area, job-by-job or location-by-location basis. In fact, the mapping exercise and the strategy being developed and published next month will be the key to how we deal with this.

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