Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I once again thank Deputy Stanton for raising this issue. I acknowledge the patience and co-operation of the residents and businesses in the Whitegate area who have been affected. Certainly, the points Deputy Stanton raised tonight are very valid. This is a huge inconvenience for the residents in the local area. The point regarding any compensation measures will be a decision for Uisce Éireann. However, I take the points the Deputy raised tonight. There is a protracted construction phase delivery of up to 22 months. I will re-emphasise that Government's priority is to ensure that the people's health is protected and that we have swift delivery with regard to this project, but only when the HSE and the EPA have confirmed that the water supply is safe. I thank the Deputy for raising this matter this evening. I will commit to respond to him once I have further details.

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