Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I again thank the Deputy for raising this issue regarding wastewater treatment and infrastructure. He will understand that the progression of individual wastewater plants and infrastructure is a matter for Irish Water, as he rightly noted when he said the Minister was not involved in the day-to-day operation of the organisation. At the same time, there must be direction for Irish Water. In the programme for Government, we commit funding for the water capital investment plan for water and wastewater infrastructure. I do not have all the answers but perhaps the Deputy, the Minister and I could meet to discuss this Topical Issue so that the people of Rosscarbery do not feel their voice has not been heard by the person who is responsible for funding Irish Water.

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