Legislative Measures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022

Tuesday, 26 July 2022

Questions (735)

Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

735. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the water abstraction legislation; when it will be introduced in the Houses of the Oireachtas; and when he expects it to be operational [41225/22]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

The Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022 is expected to be approved for publication shortly. I hope to introduce the Bill to the Oireachtas in the coming months and I expect it to be operational thereafter.