Colm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is an important issue and I will convey that to the Department. The response I received sets out that water quality sampling is carried out by local authorities around Dublin Bay all year round. The Senator obviously disagrees with that. I will convey his concerns to the Department about ensuring proper monitoring 52 weeks of the year. That is important but it is important as well that the new regulations have come into place. It is now up to the local authorities to publish guidance on the matter and they must do that by 24 March 2025.