Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason that he did not allow registration forms for persons registering their septic tanks to be available in post offices which would have been a convenient way for members of the public to access these forms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39864/12]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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There is a range of options available for owners of premises connected to domestic waste water treatment systems to register their systems. An on-line registration system is in place or householders can register by posting an application form to Protect Our Water, PO Box 12204, Dublin 7 or to their local authority. Forms can also be handed into local authority offices. The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) is charged with managing the registration system on a shared services basis for the water services authorities, including the processing of applications and payments through its central bureau. My Department requested An Post to stock registration forms in rural post offices. However, An Post replied that its normal policy is to only stock literature in Post Offices which is associated with the over the counter business transacted in those offices and accordingly the company declined to stock the forms as requested by the LGMA.

Application forms are available from City and County Councils , including branch offices, and from libraries and Citizens Information Centres. Registration commenced on 25 June 2012 and must be effected by 1 February 2013. Early registration up to an including 28 September 2012 will cost €5 and thereafter will increase to €50. Ample time has been provided for householders to access registration forms and I consider that the options outlined above are comprehensive in facilitating persons in the registration of their on-site waste water treatment systems.