Eoghan Murphy (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for the question. I will be addressing matters relating to Irish Water during Topical Issues later today, at which time I will do my best to address matters that are arising. There is now severe demand on Irish Water to get out and repair leaks. It has several find and fix teams operating. I will receive a briefing from it later, but I note that it is contracting more find and fix teams. The issues affecting Lough Talt concern cryptosporidium and are very difficult to resolve in a short period of time. Extra tankers, both mobile and static, have been deployed where they are needed until we can get the problems corrected. In the greater Dublin area, night-time restrictions will continue, but I note that those night-time restrictions had the anticipated impact last night, saving a huge amount of water.

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