Pat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

I do not disagree with the Senator. I would be alarmed to learn that drinking water is running through asbestos piping. Obviously Senator Bannon is thinking of a specific scheme. I would like if he could bring details of any such scheme to me and I will pursue the matter with the relevant local authority. As far as I am aware, there are no schemes where asbestos piping is currently being used, but if there are, I will be pleased to receive details from the Senator and pursue the matter with the relevant local authority. The €4.4 billion commitment over the period 2002-06 is ample proof of the Government's commitment to providing top quality water throughout the country.