Water and Sewerage Schemes.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 November 2004

Wednesday, 10 November 2004

Ceisteanna (111)

John McGuinness

Ceist:

158 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the systems in place to treat waste water and sewage at Cahir Castle and the Rock of Cashel; if there are treatment systems at these and all other heritage sites which meet the required standards; if a survey of each site has been carried out to ensure that each complies with best practice in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28242/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Mr. Parlon)

The staff toilets and public toilets at Cahir Castle and the staff toilets at the Rock of Cashel are connected to the local municipal sewers. The public toilets at the Rock of Cashel are operated by Cashel Town Council.

With regard to the other heritage sites in the care of the Office of Public Works, where staff toilets or public toilets are provided, they are connected to the relevant local authority sewerage system or have treatment systems installed. A survey of the existing facilities and their requirements under the current legislative framework is in progress.