Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy. We have discussed these particular issues in Cork city and beyond. I am meeting the chief executive and the incoming chairperson of Uisce Éireann. I will seek additional funding for Uisce Éireann on the capital side to carry out additional works. The Deputy referred to Cork city. That is a big piece of work. Another scheme that we discussed is the Carrignavar scheme. There are others where I would like to see Uisce Éireann provide a focused programme to address some of the legacy issues and improve the lot. I will be seeking additional capital funds above and beyond what has been allocated already. I need to mandate Uisce Éireann to carry out certain works as part of that too. I have found my engagement with the company to be very decent heretofore. It is doing a good job, spending the money it has and investing it, but we need to take a further step up. People have been very patient in Cork and Cork city with regard to problems they have had. I thank the Deputy for raising the issue with me. I will revert to him directly on the matter.

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