Water and Sewerage Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2020

Tuesday, 15 December 2020

Questions (286)

Michael Lowry

Question:

286. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details of the new sewage treatment scheme announced recently in local media in County Clare for the village of Broadford to be administered by local authorities; if it is still possible to have Mullinahone, County Tipperary, included as a pilot scheme; the criteria or competitive process used to select Broadford as the pilot project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43363/20]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

I refer the Deputy to the reply to Question No. 283 on today's order paper in respect of unsewered villages.

I understand that Irish Water is investing in an upgrade of an existing waste water treatment plant in Mullinahone. Since 1 January 2014, Irish Water has statutory responsibility for all aspects of public 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. The team can be contacted via email to [e-mail] or by telephone on a dedicated number, 1890 578 578.