Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 January 2013
147. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way in which a suitably qualified person can apply for work to provide upgrading of septic tanks and percolation areas under the Water Services (Amendment) Act 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3498/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe owners of domestic waste water treatment systems which are deemed on inspection under the 2012 Act to require remediation or upgrading to address a risk to human health or to the environment will be directed by their water services authority to have the necessary works completed by a specified date. The selection of a competent contractor to carry out such works will be a matter for the householder concerned.
