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Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: Will that be the same type of consideration as that given to the closure of the army barracks in Cavan?

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: We were told a decision had not been taken on the closure even though it had been decided six months previously.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is relevant.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Minister is inviting this and it is appalling.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join Senator Ó Domhnaill in requesting that the Minister for Health come to the House to discuss the reported closures of community hospitals throughout the country. In particular, I would like to address the position of the Lisdarn unit for the elderly in Cavan town. This is a 44-bed unit, of which six are for respite care. Excellent care is provided to the vulnerable, older people of...

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

Diarmuid Wilson: Last night I referred to the fines that can be imposed under the by-laws in operation in County Cavan. It is stated a person who contravenes the by-laws is guilty of an offence under section 40 of the Local Government Act 1994 and is liable on summary conviction or a fine of up to €1,270. This fine will be updated under the Fines Act 2010, becoming a class C fine. Once that Act is...

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

Diarmuid Wilson: We did, but it is important at all times that the record of the House be corrected if there has been an untruth or misleading information put on it. I am attempting to afford the Minister an opportunity to address this matter this evening.

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

Diarmuid Wilson: I refer to the Minister's reply to one of my contributions, in which I pointed out that Cavan County Council was exempt from the European Court of Justice's finding and in which I outlined the advantages of the by-laws in operation in County Cavan and the fact that there was a register in existence. The Department's officials informed the Minister that there was no such register. There is a...

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

Diarmuid Wilson: There is no fee charged for registering a septic tank but there is a fee of €100 for the assessment. I am glad to clarify that for the Minister and I hope he will accept it and correct his contribution to the House. Cavan County Council has in operation a panel of independent assessors. The minimum qualification is that one be an engineer or architect. The council is currently...

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

Diarmuid Wilson: There are independent assessors at present and the maximum fee they charge is €100. The desludging takes place every 18 months for a normal-sized house. The fee for this is between €80 and €100. That is my clear understanding having spoken to staff in the council. To date, the rate of compliance with the by-laws is 33%, which is very high for a voluntary code.

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

Diarmuid Wilson: It is important that this be corrected because the Minister, to whom I give the benefit of the doubt because he is a decent and honourable man for whom I have great time - I mean that and am not being cynical-----

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

Diarmuid Wilson: I am affording the Minister the opportunity to correct the record because his figures have been used by colleagues to counter the contributions of other colleagues, including Senator Ó Domhnaill. I am asking the Minister to clarify the circumstances in this regard. Some Senators on the other side of the House, including Senator Keane, complimented Cavan County Council on bringing in by-laws...

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

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his latitude. I just want to clarify the circumstances regarding Cavan County Council. The council was exempt from the judgment. The point I was making last night was that if the system is not broken, it should not be fixed. We were asking that Cavan County Council be exempt from the new legislation because its model is in compliance and is working very well....

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

Diarmuid Wilson: That is 33%.

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

Diarmuid Wilson: No, that is not correct.

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

Diarmuid Wilson: No, that is not the case.

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

Diarmuid Wilson: That is not correct.

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

Diarmuid Wilson: The Minister misled the House last night by claiming an inspection of a tank for Cavan County Council cost €200.

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

Diarmuid Wilson: That is not correct. I have requested the Minister to withdraw that and put the record straight.

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

Diarmuid Wilson: The Minister is now suggesting an average cost and so on. The maximum cost of an inspection in Cavan is €100.