Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013
582. Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the provisions that will be made for householders who have registered and qualify for a septic tank grant should it be necessary to upgrade their system prior to inspection by the respective County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26892/13]
Amharc ar fhreagra606. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will be providing the grant assistance announced in 2012 for the protection of waters against pollution caused by septic tanks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27521/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 582 and 606 together.
In December 2012 I announced my intention to introduce a grant scheme to provide financial assistance to households whose septic tanks and other domestic wastewater treatment systems are deemed to require remediation following an inspection under the Water Services (Amendment) Act 2012. Provision for the scheme is being made from my Department’s Vote in 2013. The grant scheme will only apply to owners of treatment systems which are the subject of an Advisory Notice issued by a water services authority following an inspection carried out under the 2012 Act. Full details of the scheme will be set out in regulations which I will make shortly.
