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

These amendments are to provide for the transfer to Irish Water of licences and authorisations granted through a water services authority. Amendment No. 20 provides that any licence issued by a local authority under the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 shall continue in force. Amendment No. 21 provides for the transfer of licences under certain enactments, namely, the Foreshore Act 1933 and the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations 2007. Licences issued to a local authority shall transfer to Irish Water. Amendment No. 22 provides that the Minister may provide for the transfer of other categories of licences or authorisations by order.