Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin (Wicklow-Wexford, Sinn Fein)
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420. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when a referendum on the public ownership of water services will be held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5531/25]

James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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The Water Services Acts 2007 to 2022 confirm Uisce Éireann as the national authority for water services and detail its functions and responsibilities. These Acts additionally secure the public ownership of Uisce Éireann.

The government is committed in its aim to deliver a world-class public water services utility which brings best practice, cost effective water services and supports economic development and job creation in local communities.

The published Programme for Government does not make any commitment regarding a referendum on the public ownership of water services. The focus going forward is on supporting Uisce Éireann in its plans for delivery of key strategic projects in our cities and regions.