Eoghan Murphy (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael)
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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. 

Neither I nor my Department have a role in relation to procurement by Irish Water which is an operational matter for which Irish Water as contracting authority is wholly responsible.

I understand that Irish Water has a procurement policy in place which is focused on the key areas of securing value for money, ensuring compliance with all legal and governance requirements and minimising business risks.  I am also advised that a fair wages clause is a standard provision in all construction contracts entered into by Irish Water. 

Irish Water has established a dedicated team to deal with representations and queries from public representatives. The team can be contacted via email at oireachtasmembers@water.ie or by telephone on a dedicated number, 1890 578 578.