Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 July 2020
476. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the additional funding, not already committed, allocated in the July stimulus to small sewerage schemes in villages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20053/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince 1 January 2014, Irish Water has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local level.
In relation to the July Jobs Stimulus Package, capital funding being provided to Irish Water will allow for an acceleration of the leakage reduction programme. This will lead to activity across all 26 counties and allow for the creation of up to 350 jobs. Works under this programme will be split across urban and remote locations.
The stimulus package also provides funding to Irish Water for use in their capital maintenance programme. This investment will also provide jobs and will improve water and waste water services through the replacement of failed or failing treatment equipment. This will improve operations and improve service to water service users. Allocating funding to this programme ensures that the funding delivers on the objectives of the stimulus package and has the greatest impact on water infrastructure performance and resilience.
In relation to any specific issues, Irish Water has established a dedicated team to deal with representations and queries from public representatives. The Irish Water team can be contacted via email to oireachtasmembers@water.ie or by telephone on a dedicated number, 1890 578 578. Details of all Irish Water’s plans and projects are also available on its website www.water.ie.
