Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 221: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the water quality of Arklow Harbour has been tested and if it is considered a risk to the health and safety of the public. [42980/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Primary responsibility among public authorities for the protection and improvement of water quality is vested in local authorities under the Local Government Water Pollution Acts 1977 and 1990. The EPA produces regular reports on water quality in Ireland and its latest report, for the 2004 to 2006 period, was published on 13 November, 2008. Flood relief works are also matters for the relevant local authority and, at national level, the Office of Public Works.