Caít Keane (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Some climate change models suggest Ireland may experience weather conditions in the future that could jeopardise security of our water supply. The CSO estimates that Ireland?s population could, in the highest scenario, rise by 1.5 million up to 2021. The EU water framework directive requires that EU member states introduce a river basin approach for the management of water and the achievement of good ecological status by 2015. We dealt yesterday with river basin management through the local authority Bill. These are important drivers in regard to water investment and ensuring the appropriate modifications are made in the delivery of water services in Ireland.

Each party was asked to make a submission to the Oireachtas environment committee. The Oireachtas committee did not ignore this, although some Fianna Fáil members did ignore it, given a sub-committee was also set up with representatives of each party. I am sorry they did not turn up. Maybe they are missing out on that-----