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Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The Minister likes to misrepresent people in the House but that is unfair. We spoke about this at length yesterday. I find it hard to fathom how the Department presented figures to the European Commission in defence of this country. If the Minister is saying that fines are coming down the tracks-----

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: No, the court case was taken in May of this year. The current Minister was in office when the case was taken.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: There was a case.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: We can talk about previous Ministers if we wish. Deputy Hogan is the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government since March. The same officials are in the Department and they do a good job to the best of their ability. What level of information has been obtained from local authorities, given that every county council has granted planning permission since 1963? Has there...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: That information should be provided if we are introducing legislation.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: How does the Minister justify his statement on Second Stage that very few of the septic tanks will not meet the standard?

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: No, this is fundamental to the Bill.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I appeal to the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: It is relevant because it applies to the offences and the implications. In the debate on Second Stage, the Minister said that very few septic tanks would be non-compliant. How can the Minister back that up if he says the Department has no figures? What scientific basis is being used for that statement on Second Stage? The House deserves to know and I want to know.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Was a mistake made on Second Stage?

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I would like to object to amendment No. 26 being ruled out of order.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I move amendment No. 27: In page 7, to delete lines 18 and 19. Tá lúcháir orm go bhfuil mo chomhghleacaí as mo chontae féin, an tAire Stáit, anseo chun na leasuithe seo a phlé. Ó thaobh na Céime seo den Bhille, tá dhá líne faoi alt 70(c), línte 18 agus 19, "comply with regulations made under section 70(l)". Tá seo ag tabhairt cumhachtaí mór agus leathan don Aire regulation a...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: It is a fact.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The Minister did not even answer the last question I asked before he left the House tonight; he did not even stand up.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: He fudged it three times.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I am not. That is what the Bill is all about and Government Members can go to their constituencies and explain what the regulations will mean financially and in terms of non-compliance. Let us look at the two scenarios brought forward by the Minister in terms of maintenance and servicing standards. He would have everyone believe there is an easy way, that we can bring forward his...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The Senator is reading the wrong amendment.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: For the purposes of clarity, I am being accused of misleading the House. I am asking for two lines of the Bill to be deleted.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I agree that the House was misled but not by this side.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I want to speak to it. I researched this matter as much as I could and would appreciate the opportunity to address the House on the issues involved. If we look at the 2010 EPA guidelines, they are very stringent and aim to protect the water supply.