Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2021
117. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to an independent report into the Blackwater and Boyne catchments (details supplied); if he has considered its findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47074/21]
View answerPrimary responsibility for the monitoring, management, protection and improvement of water quality is assigned to local authorities under the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts and related legislation.
The Environmental Protection Agency, through its Office of Environmental Enforcement, exercises general supervision in relation to the performance of these functions by local authorities.
However, I have just been made aware of this report and will arrange for it to be examined in detail.
