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Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I wish to address several points which I raised. I try my best to speak Irish in the House as much as possible and I appreciate that some of my points may have been lost in translation. I welcome the Minister's comments regarding prior notice. One of the issues I raised was the situation of people with holiday homes, who may not be in them for weeks or months in a given year. Such home...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I heard on Radió na Gaeltachta that Kerry County Council recently privatised its refuse collection service. Many county councils are pushing for privatisation, which I do not support.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I appreciate that, but if it is left to the local authorities I am concerned they may go that route. On the planning exemption, will some new mechanism have to be put in place?

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Will the Minister clarify the situation in regard to the right to appeal prior notice? I also asked about the cost of inspectors. Has a cost-benefit analysis been done in this regard? How many inspectors will be needed throughout the State and what are the budgetary implications of that? How much is the scheme expected to take in? There must be greater clarity in regard to which...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: How are they categorised-----

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Will the Minister clarify which EPA guidelines are under discussion because that is the-----

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I appreciate that the Minister is talking about the quality of the water.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: All of which is currently inspected by the EPA.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: With respect, I ask the Minister to clarify which planning specifications is he considering at the moment.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Which ground water specifications will be used?

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: On a point of order, I would like clarification on that. To date, in discussions with the Minister on section 3 he clearly outlined there is a connection.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: The Minister clearly suggested that there is a connection between the local authorities and this Bill.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Can the Chair clarify why it has been ruled out of order?

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Which is?

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Yes. I would like clarification on why the amendment has been ruled out of order.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: I support the point made about the inspectors because of what I said previously about our fear of privatisation of the inspection service. It would be better if this was done by county councils or the agency. It raises the question of accountability and who is responsible from a legal perspective. I believe I mentioned that earlier. Fracas might ensue as there is much heat in regard to...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Cuirim céad fáilte roimh an Aire. Tá Sinn Féin i gcomhar leis an Aire, i bprionsabal. Tuigimid go bhfuil gá le glanadh a dhéanamh ar chúrsaí uisce, ach tá rudaí áirithe ins an mBille a bhfuil fadhb againn leo agus táimid ag iarraidh iad san a árdú. Ní bhfuair muid deis na ceisteanna seo a árdú le linn an díospóireachta ar an Dara Céim. Mar sin, caithfimid iad a árdú...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: That was the first meeting.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Ba mhaith liom aontú leis an méid ata ráite ag an Seanadóir Ó Domhnaill maidir leis an díospóireacht a bheidh againn inniu ar na tancanna séarachais. Níl a fhios agam an dtuigeann baill an Rialtais cé chomh tábhachtach agus atá an ceist seo do phobal na tuaithe. Tá sé ag cur as go mór dóibh. Tá sé fíor-thábhachtach go mbeadh an Bille seo ag dul tríd Tithe an...

Seanad: Infrastructure and Capital Investment: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Nov 2011)

Trevor Ó Clochartaigh: Cuirim céad fáilte roimh an Aire. Ceann des na ceisteanna is mó atá árdaithe ag an tuarascáil maidir le ceist na Gaeilge is ea an cinneadh faoin Choimisinéar Teanga. Tá an Coimisinéar Teanga i bhfeidhm le seacht mbliana. Tá glactha leis go forleathan go bhfuil sé ag déanamh sár jab. Tá neamhspléachas an róil atá aige iontach tábhachtach. Tá sé lonnaithe ins an...