James O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his comprehensive answer. I will certainly work alongside him to continue to tackle these issues. However, the reality with Irish Water and its treatment of my constituents in Cork East is that Mitchelstown is listed on the capital plan from 2020 to 2024 but funding has not been provided. I want to tell the Minister in the strongest terms that this is completely unacceptable. Just down the road in Glanmire there have been multiple water outages too. We have a serious problem with Irish Water in Cork East and I need the Minister's assistance. I look forward to working with him proactively to deal with these particular issues. Down the road, Midleton is a huge town with potential to grow. Multiple housing developments, which are badly needed, in close proximity to Cork need the water infrastructure as well. It has to be said, they also need schools.

The lack of waste water treatment facilities and a freshwater supply for new houses is holding back the development of housing in my municipal district and for the people of Mitchelstown. Perhaps the Minister will be able to reply on that.

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