Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)

I understand that over 100 small and large estates have been taken in charge by Leitrim County Council over the past eight years, some of which were in an unfinished state. I compliment the planning department of the local authority on working with developers in some cases and, in many others, on its own, albeit with the support of the Department of housing. I understand that only five estates have had their water and wastewater infrastructure taken in charge by Uisce Éireann. Despite the best efforts of the council, there seems to be an unwillingness by Uisce Éireann to play its part. Meanwhile, many residents in these housing estates have been left in limbo. Local authorities are becoming more and more frustrated, as they no longer have their own water and wastewater sections. Will the Government review this situation and ask Uisce Éireann to step up to the plate and work with local authorities in taking housing estates in charge?

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