Office of Public Works Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

Ceisteanna (440)

Clare Daly

Ceist:

440. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will list the Government buildings which have been fitted with reverse osmosis filters to the water supply. [37053/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brian Hayes)

Many buildings in the portfolio of the Office of Public Works have been fitted with water filters. These break down to two main types: large filter systems usually on the mains water supply; and small local filter systems on individual water outlets. Usually the smaller systems have been installed and are maintained by the occupants of the buildings. Larger systems would be installed and maintained by the OPW. Both large and small filters may use reverse osmosis.