John Paul Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We are going to wait to see the report on how the pilot programmes worked first. It is estimated that the number of housing developments that are unfinished and not taken in charge with water services issues will mean a total cost of €300 million. That is a considerable amount of money and will have to be found somewhere to complete some of the sewerage schemes such as Crossbarry. The Department is clear that some works have taken place, and once the report on the review of progress is submitted, the case of Crossbarry will be pursued further to make sure that money is actually spent on the ground.

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