Wastewater Treatment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 March 2014

Tuesday, 25 March 2014

Ceisteanna (700)

Stephen Donnelly

Ceist:

700. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the works to provide Arklow, County Wicklow, with a wastewater treatment plant, and a full programme of work from now until completion, in view of the Environmental Protection Agency's report on urban waste water treatment which estimates the completion date for secondary treatment required by the 1991 European Union directive for Arklow is 2016; his views on whether the estimated date of 2016 is achievable; if steps can be taken to fast-track the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13656/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

I refer to the reply to Question No. 388 of 11 February 2014 which sets out the position in this matter.

In addition, Irish Water has put in place specific arrangements to address the queries which public representatives may have in relation to matters pertaining to the operation of water services under the new utility. I understand that Irish Water has made contact with Oireachtas members to outline the arrangements for addressing such queries in a timely manner.