Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 February 2021
346. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider funding for Irish Water to resolve the current issue of flooding in New Road, Bandon, County Cork, in which residents are currently experiencing flooding that includes untreated sewerage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10566/21]
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.
As part of Budget 2021, I secured funding of over €1.4 billion to support water services. This includes €1.3 billion in respect of domestic water services provision by Irish Water. This overall investment will deliver significant improvements in our public water and wastewater services, support improved water supplies right across Ireland, including rural Ireland, and support a range of programmes delivering improved water quality in our rivers, lakes and marine area. The prioritisation and progression of individual projects is a matter for determination by Irish Water.
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.
The Office of Public Works is the lead State body responsible for the coordination and implementation of Government policy on the management of flood risk in Ireland.
