Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 November 2023
231. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how budget 2024 will provide for significant improvements in public water and wastewater services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49076/23]
View answerMy Department has secured record overall funding of €1.81 billion for the delivery of water services in 2024.
This Government is delivering a sustainable funding path to further enhance the ongoing significant improvements in our public water and waste water services. Sustained investment over a number of investment cycles is required to address existing infrastructural deficits to ensure compliance with the EU Directives, to accommodate population growth, and to build resilience in the face of climate change.
This funding will support improved water supplies right across Ireland, including rural Ireland, and support a range of programmes delivering improved water quality in our rivers, lakes and marine area.
The continued investment in water generally, and in particular Uisce Éireann as a national, publicly-owned standalone regulated utility, will ensure the continued operation, repair and upgrading of Ireland’s water and waste water infrastructure.
