Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

Northern Ireland and Scotland have been mentioned as having regulatory systems which could be replicated here, and people have suggested that there is no charge. In Northern Ireland, regardless of when a septic tank was constructed or installed, discharge consent under the Water (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 is required and with effect from 1 April 2011, the application fee increased from £110 to £115. The assertion that there is no charge is not true.