Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 October 2014
146. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Health if he will ascertain from the Health Service Executive if the water being provided by Irish Water to an area (details supplied) in County Kerry is suitable for human consumption, in view of the fact that each one of the of five houses results in tests carried out by Kerry County Council recently showed lead contamination beyond the HSE acceptable levels [40644/14]
View answerI am informed by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government that the Environmental Protection Agency has initiated enforcement proceedings against Kerry County Council and Irish Water. As the matter is currently before the courts, it is not appropriate for me to comment on the specifics of this case.
I am aware that the Health Service Executive has issued advice to Irish Water with regard to lead contamination of drinking water supplies and this advice should be followed.
