Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2015
589. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government for a list of the amounts transferred by each water services authority to Irish Water, pursuant to Statutory Instrument No. 461 of 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40688/15]
View answerWork is currently underway between Irish Water and the local authorities in relation to the identification and quantification of water-related financial liabilities. Final agreement on the liability to transfer to Irish Water, including financial assets, liabilities and debtors, will be by way of balancing statements agreed between Irish Water and local authorities. This is a very significant exercise which it is important is undertaken accurately and will be completed as soon as possible.
The purpose of the Water Services (No. 2) Act 2013 (Property Vesting Day) (No. 7) Order 2015 was to remove any legal impediment to the transfer of certain funds raised by local authorities under the Planning and Development Act 1963 to Irish Water. As the transactions are a matter for Irish Water and the relevant local authority I do not have a breakdown of the amounts transferred to Irish Water pursuant to this Order.
Irish Water has established a dedicated team to deal with representations and queries from public representatives. The team can be contacted via email to oireachtasmembers@water.ie or by telephone on a dedicated number, 1890 578 578.
