Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This section provides that Irish Water shall prepare investment plans setting out where it considers infrastructure is necessary for the effective performance of its functions. In developing the investment plans Irish Water shall take account of the water services strategic plan prepared under section 26 and a range of other policy considerations, including local area plans, regional planning guidelines, strategic development zones. Before preparing an investment plan, Irish Water shall be required to consult with the EPA regional bodies in respect of whose functional area the investment plan is likely apply and each planning authority in respect of whose functional area the investment plan is likely to apply. The first investment plan shall be prepared for two years after the transfer date. Further investment plans shall be for durations to be determined by the CER.