Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

That is a very constructive proposal. We are certainly more than happy to have a wider debate on this issue. It would be very useful. What I have outlined this morning are the overarching objectives of Irish Water and the Government as regards front-loading funding.It might be useful to go into more detail about specific programmes and plans for smaller towns and villages, and as Senator Garvey said, particularly in relation to rural group water schemes and the management and treatment of septic tanks. I am more than happy to return to the Seanad for a broader debate, because I know it is of significant interest to this House, and particularly to rural Senators.