Phil Hogan
Question:228 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment when Directive 80/68/EEC - Ground Water - will be transposed into law; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - EC Directives.
Wexford): A comprehensive statutory control regime in relation to water quality is provided by the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts, 1977 and 1990 and associated regulations. These include specific provisions of Directive 80/68/EEC in the Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations, 1992 (S.I. No. 271 of 1992). New waste legislation, currently in preparation, will provide for further controls on landfill operations, including measures relevant to ground water protection.
Phil Hogan
Question:229 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment when Directive 80/779/EEC will be applied to urban areas outside Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Wexford): Directive 80/779/EEC has been applied nationally by means of the Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Air Quality Standards) Regulations, 1987. The air quality standards prescribed in those regulations are being consistently achieved throughout the country.