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Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: On the amendment, please.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: On the amendment, please, a Leas-Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: On a point of order, I am surprised at Senator Jim D'Arcy because he normally does not lower himself to making that type of comment.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I ask Senator Jim D'Arcy to retract the comments he made.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: We would prefer if the Senator spoke to the amendment.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I move amendment No. 23: In page 9, between lines 15 and 16, to insert the following:"(g) to recommend that Irish Water can issue public health notices in respect of water quality.".Táimid ag plé an gaol agus an ról atá ag an bhfóram uisce poiblí. I note that the role of the public water forum in most cases will be to make "comments and suggestions in relation...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I appreciate the tone of the Minister's response and I appreciate the fact that most Senators have taken on board points I have made. I wish to further clarify my position. I am raising this is because I believe it has implications for policy positions and decisions that Irish Water is taking. I refer back to the example cited. There is an acute scenario involving E. coli or something in...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I would not mock this. If it is shown that there is a carcinogenic effect in dogs, it could happen in humans. Certainly, I would not mock the situation we are in. If Senator Gilroy came to Connemara I could introduce him to many people who are angry about this. We believe there is a health issue and that Irish Water is making little of it. I believe the public water forum suggested could...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I have another point to make before the Minister replies. I take on board the points made and think what is happening is constructive. My understanding is that the implications are far-reaching for the State. Senator Colm Burke referred to the legal implications and I understand a case is being fought in Letterkenny, County Donegal, regarding a similar issue. Is the Minister aware of...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I appreciate the Minister's commitment, but our experience with the agencies has not been great. the voices of communities must be heard. For that reason, I will press the amendment.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I move amendment No. 24: In page 9, between lines 15 and 16, to insert the following:"(g) to review the use of fluoride in the water supply, and to issue recommendations to Irish Water on the use of fluoride in water.". Táimíd ag cur leasú chun cinn anseo a bhaineann le fluairíd a bheith á chur san uisce agus an ról atá ag an an bhfóram poiblí seo...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I would be delighted.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Hear, hear.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Ról agus Cúram: An Choimisinéara Teanga (14 Jan 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Fáiltím roimh an gCoimisinéir agus an tUasal Ó Coisdealbha. Fáiltím freisin roimh cheapúcháin an tUasal Ó Coisdealbha. Ceapaim gurb í seo an chéad uair go bhfuil Colm ag dul os comhair choiste sa ról seo. Tá ceisteanna i réimsí éagsúla a bhaineann leis an méid atá dhá phlé, mar...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Ról agus Cúram: An Choimisinéara Teanga (14 Jan 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Baineann an dara réimse ceisteanna leis an gcomhoibriú a fhaigheann an coimisinéir ó na comhlachtaí atá cláraithe cheana agus na Ranna Stáit. Leagadh imscrúdú áirithe ón gcoimisinéir os comhair an chomhchoiste seo agus bhí éisteachtaí againn, go háirithe leis an Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí. Bhraith...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Ról agus Cúram: An Choimisinéara Teanga (14 Jan 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: An dtagann an t-údarás faoi scáth an Achta?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Ról agus Cúram: An Choimisinéara Teanga (14 Jan 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: An bhfuil scéim acu faoi láthair?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Ról agus Cúram: An Choimisinéara Teanga (14 Jan 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Ba mhaith liom ceist a chur a chuir muid ar na hombudsmen éagsúla eile a tháinig isteach. Is dócha gur scrúdú é seo ar cé chomh maith is atáimid ag feidhmiú mar chomhchoiste atá ag obair leis na hombudsmen éagsúla. Luaigh an coimisinéir an ról a bheidh ag an gcomhchoiste ó thaobh comhlachtaí a...

Seanad: Water Services: Motion (21 Jan 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Deputy Coffey spent a lot of time in here before the Christmas recess, and I have a funny feeling he will be spending a lot of time here talking about water this year as well. Nevertheless, I do welcome him back. Fianna Fáil's legacy was the HSE, but this particular Administration's legacy will be Irish Water. It seems to be a nightmare...

Seanad: Water Services: Motion (21 Jan 2015)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Those I mentioned appeared on yesterday's list from the EPA detailing issues with cryptosporidium, turbidity, trihalomethanes, etc. The people of Connemara, in particular, who were expecting the regional water scheme would be very thankful to the Government for bringing Irish Water on board, because that scheme has been scrapped. We are still drinking water that may contain cryptosporidium...