Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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349. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the engagement that he has held with Irish Water on boil-water notices currently in effect in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54170/22]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail)
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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 level, including investment in wastewater treatment plants and returning wastewater safely to the environment in an efficient and sustainable manner. My Department has no operational function in this matter.

As a result, my Department does not compile the information requested but it may be helpful to note that Irish Water has established a dedicated team to deal with representations and queries from public representatives. The team can be contacted via email to oireachtasmembers@water.ie or by telephone on a dedicated number, 1890 578 578.

Irish Water is closely regulated by the Health Services Executive and the Environmental Protection Agency in respect of public health protection and environmental compliance.

The Environmental Protection Agency as environmental regulator, is responsible for setting quality standards and enforcing compliance with EU Directives and national regulations for the provision of drinking water.

My Department maintains an ongoing engagement with Irish Water regarding strategic, financial and general operational matters.