Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent)
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129. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the plans there are to address the huge delays with provision of wastewater treatment systems; the plans to address the inadequacy of existing wastewater treatment systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30256/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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I have no function in relation to the provision of wastewater treatment systems or the inadequacy of existing wastewater treatment system. This falls under the remit of Uisce Éireann which is a body under the aegis of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

It should be noted, however, that, since 1 January 2014, Uisce Éireann has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels under section 7 of the Water Services (No. 2) Act 2013 and I am advised that the Minister of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has no function in relation to same.

If Deputies have any queries on specific issues in relation to water services, 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.