Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 November 2023
341. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of septic tank inspections that have been carried out on a national basis by county in each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; the targets for inspection, if any; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52505/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe number of septic tank inspections required nationally is set out in the National Inspection Plan for Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems.
Section 70K of the Water Services Act 2007 requires that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prepare a National Inspection Plan that includes "appropriate and specific qualitative and quantitative criteria, targets and indicators for inspections". It is the responsibility of the water services authorities to implement the Plan and the EPA report on its implementation on an annual basis.
The National Inspection Plan and annual reports, completed by the EPA, which provide the information requested is available at www.epa.ie/water/wastewater/nip/
