Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 April 2015
184. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the date he expects to sign an order for the transfer of 250 treatment plants from local authorities to Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13554/15]
View answer185. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the process in relation to the transfer to Irish Water of over-ground assets in respect of water services will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13555/15]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 184 and 185 together.
On 14 January 2015, I signed an Order under section 12 of the Water Services (No 2) Act 2013 which provided for the transfer to Irish Water of all ‘below ground’ water services assets previously vested in a local authority. On 30 March 2015, I signed a further Order under section 12 to provide for the transfer of 236 treatments plants from local authorities to Irish Water with effect from 3 April 2015.
Considerable work is involved in preparing supporting material for the transfer of over-ground assets from local authorities, to ensure that the Orders reflect the precise nature and boundary of the assets to be transferred. This work is being undertaken by the local authorities and Irish Water in conjunction with my Department. Further Ministerial Orders will be completed in the coming months, subject to taking the time necessary to ensure the assets are accurately set out.
