Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 September 2021
358. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a rural water well grant will be provided to a family (details supplied) in County Kerry that has a substandard mains water supply with persistent interruptions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42503/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department’s Rural Water Programme provides a grant for the improvement of a private water supply to a house (private well).
My Department understands from the local authority that the householder, mentioned in the material supplied, and the adjacent properties are supplied by the public water mains and the issues that arise are matters for Irish Water to resolve. The local authority has also confirmed that the householder mentioned does not, based on the terms and conditions of the grant, qualify for the well grant scheme as they have access to the public water supply.
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 established a dedicated team to deal with representations and queries from public representatives. The team can be contacted via email to oireachtasmembers@water.ie or by telephone on a dedicated number, 1890 578 578.
