Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I again thank Senator Cummins for raising this important matter. The Department is very conscious of all the issues he raises, including the level of the grant and the exclusion of certain categories on the basis of data registration.

We want to have a comprehensive review. I accept that timing is of the essence. The EPA report more particularly puts it further in context. I assure Senator Cummins that the Department is actively examining ways to improve the availability of grant assistance to households to fix faulty domestic wastewater treatment systems. Senator Cummins makes the points very well. I will take them back to the officials so that we can ensure that everything is covered in the review and that we get the review completed as quickly as possible.