Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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187. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a matter regarding a sewerage treatment plant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37418/14]

Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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Since 1 January 2014 Irish Water has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels.

The Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant has operated since 2003. While there was initially an odour issue, major improvements have been carried out which have abated the odour significantly. Irish Water is continuing to invest in improvements in the process operation and performance of the Ringsend Plant and are confident that odours can be effectively managed.

Irish Water has established a dedicated team to deal with representations and queries from public representatives. The team can be contacted via an email to or by telephone on 1890 278 278.