Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 9 May 1995

Vol. 452 No. 5

Written Answers. - Disconnection of Domestic Water Supplies.

Colm M. Hilliard

Ceist:

61 Mr. Hilliard asked the Minister for the Environment when the legislation to amend the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act, 1962, will be published in order that local authorities will be clear as to their duties and responsibilities regarding the disconnection of water supplies when accounts are unpaid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8274/95]

Minister for the Environment (Mr. Howlin)

A circular letter was issued by my Department on 4 April last to all local authorities appraising them of the revised arrangements relating to disconnection of domestic water supplies. Drafting of the Bill to amend the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act, 1962 by incorporating these arrangements has reached an advanced stage and the Bill will be presented to the Oireachtas as soon as possible.