Written answers
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
Department of Health
Water Services
9:00 pm
Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 196: To ask the Minister for Health if he will review a matter regarding health and safety at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [27765/11]
James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The matter referred to does not fall within the remit of my Department.
I am advised by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government that under the Water Services Act, 2007, the owner/occupier of a premises has a responsibility to ensure that their drains do not cause a nuisance while the local authorities are responsible for the operation and maintenance of wastewater collection and treatment systems. I will arrange that the matter be referred to my colleague, Mr. Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government for his consideration and direct reply to you.
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