Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

We will ask Uisce Éireann to come back with a more comprehensive reply on that, if that is of assistance to the Deputy. The opportunity that is there in terms of the public consultation on future needs is really important. It is important that the 2025-29 capital investment cycle identifies the needs for the growth of the greater Galway area and ensures they are included in the capital investment programme. Whatever Government is here after the next election, it is critically important that the investment cycle we have commenced and that the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, has committed to over the past five years in terms of Uisce Éireann and its needs continues. In fact, it needs to be ramped up significantly. I keep referring to the recast of the urban wastewater treatment directive. It will create much more onerous targets on Uisce Éireann to deliver the highest quality water and wastewater treatment.

If it is okay with the Deputy, we will try to come back with specific responses on that.

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