Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 56:

In page 21, between lines 14 and 15, to insert the following:
“(g) each local authority submissions in which the investment plan relates.”.

This amendment relates to giving councils and councillors a statutory role in submitting specific plans to Irish Water for investment proposals in their areas. This will be in addition to Irish Water having to take account of local area plans, development plans and regional planning guidelines. It is a reasonable amendment. The Minister of State has already given a clear commitment to consultation with local councils and the right of representation by public representatives. I await his response.