Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 October 2023
139. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if additional funding can be provided to local authorities to support the installation of free public drinking fountains; if any related pathfinder projects are under review in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42988/23]
View answerPublic Drinking Water Fountains have been installed by many Local Authorities in recent years. In response to the Programme for Government commitment to install drinking water fountains two pilot projects are being undertaken. These projects are being led by Uisce Éireann and the National Federation of Group Water Schemes (NFGWS) respectively.
Any future funding from my Department will be decided after reviews of these pilot projects have been completed and the lessons learned from the initiatives are understood.
