Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I understand it is important to get the balance right in all of these matters. We have always received a great supply from the Devil's Punchbowl reservoir, on the way down from Torc and overlooking Dinis and our magnificent lakes. I think we have a dual supply. Something has happened with the piping. I accept it was necessary to replace the existing piping. I have been assured by my local authority that the taste will improve. We might be able to get back onto the other supply when the piping issues have been corrected.

I do not want to delay the House. I acknowledge that despite all of this country's rainfall, water is a limited and scarce resource. We should not forget all the work that is done to treat our water for the sake of good health and to bring it through our pipes. We have to grow up. Of course water must be paid for. It is important for good health. I wish the Minister of State well with his endeavours in this regard.