Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 June 2012
563 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding septic tank registration in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26404/12]
View answerIt is not yet possible to register domestic waste water treatment systems. The on-line and written facilities for the registration of domestic wastewater treatment systems are currently being developed by the Local Government Management Agency on behalf of the local authorities and I understand that the programming work for the on-line system will be completed shortly.
My Department is also examining a number of different payment options to facilitate householders to the fullest extent possible in the registration process. I have decided that when registration commences a reduced fee of €5 will be payable for the initial three months and a fee of €50 will apply thereafter. Ample time will be provided for householders to comply with the requirement to register their on-site wastewater treatment systems. The current position regarding development of the registration facilities is included in an information leaflet published on my Department's websitewww.environ.ie. My Department will ensure that a public information campaign, including details of how and when to register, will be carried out in advance of registration commencing.
Question No. 564 answered with Question No. 539.
