Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 September 2015
573. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 524 of 6 May 2015, if his Department has completed its pilot study in relation to the taking in charge of relevant developments, with stand-alone developer-provided water services infrastructure; if not, when will this study be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33061/15]
View answerThe purpose of the pilot project concerned was to identify the extent of problems arising from developer-provided water services infrastructure nationally, a range of possible solutions and the potential costs involved. The project’s Steering Group was comprised of my Department, representatives of Irish Water, the County and City Management Association and the EPA. Based on investigations carried out in the functional areas of the local authorities participating in the pilot project, the Steering Group has made a number of recommendations. These will inform the development, by my Department, of a national approach, including funding options, to address the problems arising from developer-provided water services infrastructure in order to remove impediments to the taking in charge of associated housing estates.
