Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2023
376. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider issuing an updated circular that provides greater flexibility to Uisce Éireann to deal with outstanding debt during the taking-in-charge of a group water scheme that exists under circular WSP01/16; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33683/23]
View answerUisce Éireann has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels. The scope, prioritisation and progression of individual projects – including the taking in charge of group water schemes - is a matter for Uisce Éireann and is approved through its internal governance structures.
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is the independent economic regulator of Uisce Éireann. The CRU approves Uisce Éireann's Water Charges Plan which reflects the allowed revenue, connection charging policy and the domestic and non-domestic tariff regime.
As Minister, I have no role in how Uisce Éireann applies tariffs or addresses matters related to debt.
