Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 February 2024
274. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of residential units which are awaiting water connections in each local authority area; the average wait time for water connection in each local authority area; and the longest existing delay for a water connection in each local authority area. [8825/24]
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 is a matter for Uisce Éireann and is approved through its own internal governance structures.
Therefore, my Department does not hold the information as requested. However, my Department does receive regular updates from Uisce Éireann on progress under Housing for All.
Uisce Éireann reported in their Housing for all Q4 2023 update that they responded to 78% of pre-connection enquiries and 83% of connection applications within 16 weeks.
Uisce Éireann has established a dedicated team to deal with representations and queries from public representatives. The team can be contacted via email to oireachtasmembers@water.ie or by telephone on a dedicated number, 0818 578 578.
