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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: EU Directives (2 Dec 2014)

Brian Stanley: The issue of a derogation from the water framework directive is being discussed and Article 9(4) is receiving specific attention. It is interesting to note the Minister's comment that Ireland does not have a derogation from the directive. Did we have a derogation at any stage? If so, was the Government notified that it was being removed and the grounds on which it was being removed? Was...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: EU Directives (2 Dec 2014)

Brian Stanley: The Minister clearly has options, according to Article 9(4). He could have chosen a policy of conservation and shown he is achieving the objectives of the directive. That could be done through building regulations, water harvesting, particularly in larger buildings, or the roll-out of a large-scale water education and awareness programme. The Minister will recall that about 15 years ago...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Water Meters Expenditure (2 Dec 2014)

Brian Stanley: 84. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the increase in the cost of the water metering programme from €431 million to €539 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45940/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Water Meters Expenditure (2 Dec 2014)

Brian Stanley: My question pertains to the cost of the water metering programme. A couple of weeks ago we learned that the estimated cost had jumped by €100 in the space of eight weeks in 2013. The final cost is €539 million. I recall figures of €320 million and €350 million being mentioned on the Government benches over the past two years. How did we arrive at a cost of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Water Meters Expenditure (2 Dec 2014)

Brian Stanley: The estimated cost of installing meters has increased by 20%. That represents a huge proportion of the taxpayers' and public moneys that have been soaked up thus far by Irish Water for the metering programme. I must assume that the consultants who came up with this estimate were the same people who were paid €85 million last year. There is considerable anger about that. Surely it...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Water Meters Expenditure (2 Dec 2014)

Brian Stanley: There are two very unusual facts here. First, we went from talking about €340 million a few years ago, and as recently as a year ago in this House, to talking about €539 million this year. It is also more than unusual that the final figure for the estimate by the local authority at €539 million just happens to be the same figure as that awarded for the contracts in the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Water Meters Expenditure (2 Dec 2014)

Brian Stanley: We have loads of water.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Remit (2 Dec 2014)

Brian Stanley: 96. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the €188 call out charge being imposed on Irish Water customers for dealing with leaks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45869/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Proposed Legislation (2 Dec 2014)

Brian Stanley: 102. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when it is proposed to proceed with the climate change Bill. [45870/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payments Implementation (2 Dec 2014)

Brian Stanley: 125. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if tenants in receipt of the new housing assistance payment will be removed from local authority housing lists. [45871/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (2 Dec 2014)

Brian Stanley: 294. To ask the Minister for Defence the preparations in place in the event of bad weather over the next few months in relation to roads and other infrastructure. [46051/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Provision (2 Dec 2014)

Brian Stanley: 522. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of kilometres of leaking mains that have been replaced in the years 2010 to 2014; and the amount spent. [45997/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (2 Dec 2014)

Brian Stanley: 523. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when the guidelines for wind farm developments will be in place; if they will have statutory enforceable set back distances for wind turbines. [45998/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (2 Dec 2014)

Brian Stanley: 524. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when a planning regulator, as recommended by the Mahon tribunal will be appointed. [45999/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Funding (2 Dec 2014)

Brian Stanley: 525. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the amount allocated by Irish Water to cover the costs of call centres for this year, and for 2015. [46000/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Future Plans: Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (2 Dec 2014)

Brian Stanley: Four of us have been waiting to contribute. I propose that we adjourn. I do not want four of us to be crammed into the last four minutes. A line of serious issues must be covered. I represent an Opposition party. These members to my left represent Government parties and are as concerned as I am. The Minister is busy with his new brief and is trying to give everything attention. In view...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Future Plans: Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (2 Dec 2014)

Brian Stanley: I do not want-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Future Plans: Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (2 Dec 2014)

Brian Stanley: It is not that. We-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Future Plans: Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (2 Dec 2014)

Brian Stanley: Three members got one hour but four people will only get four minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Future Plans: Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (2 Dec 2014)

Brian Stanley: I accept that.