Holly Cairns (Cork South-West, Social Democrats)
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580. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government whether he has engaged with Uisce Eireann in regard to the need for a wastewater treatment plant in Shannonvale, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2352/25]

James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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Uisce Éireann has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels. The scope, prioritisation and progression of individual projects is a matter for Uisce Éireann and is approved through its own internal governance structures.

Neither I, as Minister, nor my Department, have operational function in the matter to which you refer.

I understand that Uisce Éireann has confirmed to residents that a strategic assessment has commenced and will continue in 2025 to identify the best long-term solution. Following completion of the strategic assessment, a Preliminary Business Case for the project will be developed, which will include a budget and timelines for delivery.

I welcome Uisce Éireann's engagement with Cork County Council and their progression of this matter. Uisce Éireann has also informed me that they have had ongoing engagement with residents’ groups and elected representatives in relation to Shannonvale.

Uisce Éireann 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, 0818 578 578.