Irish Water Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 October 2017

Wednesday, 11 October 2017

Ceisteanna (195)

Joan Collins

Ceist:

195. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of Irish Water staff who are front-line staff. [43092/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government

Since 1 January 2014, Irish Water has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels. Irish Water has entered into service level agreements (SLA) with each local authority for the provision of water services.  Staff in local authorities working under these arrangements remain local authority employees. 

Staffing within Irish Water is a matter for the company and I have no function in the matter.  Irish Water has established a dedicated team to deal with representations and queries from public representatives. The team can be contacted via email at [e-mail] or by telephone on a dedicated number, 1890 578 578.