Results 1-4 of 4 for epa speaker:Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Quality (4 Jul 2023)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: ...operation of Whitegate regional public water supply is a matter for Uisce Éireann, which, since 1 January 2014, has had statutory responsibility for it. In turn, the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, as the environmental regulator, is responsible for setting quality standards and enforcing compliance with EU directives and national regulations for the provision of drinking water....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Wastewater Treatment (26 Apr 2023)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I thank Senator Garvey for raising this important issue in Lahinch and more broadly around the country. I will cut to the chase with the Senator. The Department has told me the new treatment plant for Lahinch is currently at feasibility stage, it expects to be at planning permission stage in 2024 and ready for construction in 2025. It is a €20 million to €50 million project....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Quality (10 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: ...to operate the ultraviolet filter at Ringsend for a period outside the bathing season. As the Minister of State is aware, the bathing season lasts for three months in summer. My question to the Department is about how long Irish Water will operate the filter. Will that be publicised and constituents informed of it? As regards the Irish Water upgrade, the Minister of State is...

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (22 Jan 2021)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: ...have a significant issue with ground wastewater pollution and its impacts there. We see it especially when there is heavy rainfall. I have been following up with Irish Water. What is the role of the EPA in following up with these ongoing long-term investment issues? Can the officials give us some information about the remit of the EPA?