Water Pollution

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 June 2023

Thursday, 1 June 2023

Questions (147)

Patricia Ryan

Question:

147. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the Environmental Protection Agency tests all rivers for the quality of the water to establish their suitability for swimming and water activities. [26763/23]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (Deputy Eamon Ryan)

As Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, I have no function or responsibility in respect of this matter.

The EPA is an independent public body established under the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 and is entirely independent in the exercise of its functions.