Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 November 2020
103. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Irish Water’s leakage reduction programme in Dublin city will be accelerated in the coming weeks in circumstances in which reduced current economic activity will result in less economic reduction than heretofore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35662/20]
View answerSince 1 January 2014, Irish Water has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels. The day-to-day operation of the public water system, including the leakage reduction programme, is therefore a matter for Irish Water and I have no function in relation to this matter.
Additional capital funding totalling €87m has been provided to Irish Water under the July Stimulus Package and under Budget 2021 to allow for an acceleration of the leakage reduction programme and other essential infrastructure investments during the current year. This will result in additional leakage reduction works in all 26 counties.
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.
