Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2023
370. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the engagements he has had with local authorities regarding the Framework Transformation Document of June 2022 relating to the transformation of water services to Uisce Éireann; if it is the position of Government that this agreement should be honoured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29252/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAlongside its many other functions, the local government sector has provided water services since the formation of the State, and it is necessary to ensure that local authorities remain properly resourced to continue to deliver on other important key functions and services.
My Department has worked closely with local authorities and Uisce Éireann in progressing the operational provisions of the Framework since it was published last year.
The Government and I, have every confidence that the Framework document is the right way forward and that all parties will continue to honour the provisions of the document to see this transformation through to its conclusion in 2026.
