asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware of the general complaints about the poor quality of PVC plastic piping used in water schemes; and if the manufacture of such piping is subject to the standard laid down by the Institute for Industrial Research and Standards.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Quality of Plastic Water Pipes.
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No complaints have been received in my Department about PVC piping. A standard specification has been declared for these goods. Compliance with the standard is optional and it is a matter for the purchaser to specify whether he requires pipes which comply with the standard.
In fact, these Balbriggan pipes are excellent.