Water Services Infrastructure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 February 2019

Thursday, 21 February 2019

Questions (208)

Brendan Ryan

Question:

208. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the proposed upgrade of the water infrastructure network in Donabate and Portrane, County Dublin; the timeline for delivery, duration of works and commencement date for the project; if a traffic and construction management plan has been carried out to ensure compliance with the principles of proper planning and sustainable development of the peninsula; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8874/19]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Planning 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.

Irish Water has established a dedicated team to deal with representations and queries from public representatives. If Deputies have any queries on specific issues in relation to water services, the team can be contacted via email to [e-mail] or by telephone on a dedicated number, 1890 578 578.