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Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: When will they be published?

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: What is the Minister implying in mentioning armies?

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: The Minister did not answer my questions.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: I support the Fianna Fáil amendment as regards the commencement date and to provide that everybody will be clear in advance of that date as to the standards and regulations. If the Minister's documentation is correct - I am sure his officials would not supply him with incorrect information - I acknowledge that previous Governments intended to push ahead with the 2009 standards which would...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: This has been sitting around for the past 37 years and as a new Member, I fail to see how this has gone on for 37 years, how the people who were here before us and some who are still here, did not find time to sit down and work out how to sort out this problem, to achieve a consensus and to deal with it. I refer to the commencement date for the application of the standards. I refer to people...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: He stated it on Committee Stage last week.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: Is he not having one next week?

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: How much time do I have to reply to it?

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: Having listened to the debate, it comes down to the issue of standards, which is the subject of the amendment tabled by Sinn Féin, which we are supposed to be discussing. My concern relates to site size. I heard what the Minister said and the assurances that were given, but this is not contained in the legislation. In relation to the site size, the issues include the size of the septic...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: I do not want a blank cheque and neither does Sinn Féin nor the people of Laoighis-Offaly.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: I outlined a case this morning of two pensioners I met on Saturday-----

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: -----two people in their seventies who will need grant aid to upgrade their septic tank. If the Minister sends out an army of inspectors who force those unfortunate people to meet very high and stringent standards which they will not be able to be meet, I appeal to him to give an upfront commitment that he will try to help those families, particularly those who cannot afford it. Let us work...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: I can have that discussion with the Minister if he wants to have it.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: And the county council desludge septic tanks every year.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: It is a different regime.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: We will have that debate, Minister.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: The Minister should tell them about all the benefits.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: And the other benefits.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: To some extent, the moment of truth has arrived. This problem has been hanging over us since 1975. Deputy Michelle Mulherin referred to the taking of responsibility. I certainly do not need any lectures on responsibility in respect of environment which I have spent my life working to protect and improve. However, I agree with the Deputy that there is a responsibility on Members and all...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: Therefore, the Acting Chairman completely understands the position.