Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy O'Sullivan for raising this matter. The Deputy will understand that the progression of wastewater infrastructure at local level is a matter for Uisce Éireann. As I previously stated, however, Uisce Éireann is aware of the difficulty with wastewater treatment in Dunmanway and is currently reviewing the situation with the intention of providing a solution. This review is in the very early stages and Uisce Éireann is looking at a number of options for the current wastewater network. The upgrade to the wastewater network is expected to reduce the frequency and impact of spills for the storm water overflows, address existing hydraulic constraints within the existing collection network and provide adequate wastewater collection infrastructure for the existing and planned development of Dunmanway. This upgrade, if it is to occur, will most likely be part of the next round of investment under the revenue control period RC4 which starts next year and will run for a five-year cycle.

See this speech in context