Water and Sewerage Schemes Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2016

Tuesday, 28 June 2016

Questions (187)

Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

187. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of design, build and operate water treatment water plants and the cost of these public-private partnerships. [18130/16]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

Since 1 January 2014, Irish Water has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels. This includes design, build and operate water treatment plants. Irish Water has established a dedicated team to deal with representations and queries from public representatives. The team can be contacted via email to [e-mail] or by telephone on a dedicated number, 1890 578 578.

In relation to the rural water aspect, responsibility for the administration of my Department’s Rural Water Programme, which may include design, build and operate water treatment plants, is devolved to the local authorities. In formation on these schemes would be available from the individual local authorities.