Water Quality

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 January 2024

Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Questions (339)

Aindrias Moynihan

Question:

339. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the third cycle River Basin Management Plan will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4147/24]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Deputy Malcolm Noonan)

In accordance with a key commitment in the Programme for Government, a new revised and strengthened River Basin Management Plan will outline the national policies and high-level goals that will protect and restore our natural waters and will advance Ireland’s implementation of the Water Framework Directive.

My Department is currently finalising the third River Basin Management Plan for Ireland. The process has entailed intensive consultation with Government Departments and other stakeholders in order to determine the measures that are appropriate to both protect and restore our water quality. The Plan will be published in the coming months following the completion of an Appropriate Assessment in accordance with the Habitats Directive.