James Bannon (Fine Gael)

I disagree with the Minister. In areas of high development the mapping of water pipes should be updated in order to address the problem of burst water mains. This serious problem would not occur if maps were updated regularly and made available for inspection. It is not unreasonable to expect maps to be updated after the completion of works. If there is a delay of six months, the issue is usually long-fingered and nothing is done. Burst water mains result in the imposition of major costs on group and county council water schemes and greatly inconvenience the general public. We have an opportunity today to rectify that. I ask the Minister to examine this again and to reconsider his decision not to accept amendment No. 88.