Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 March 2024
397. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to work alongside an organisation (details supplied) in order to devise a mechanism whereby a local council can be supported to bring wastewater treatment systems that have not been taken in charge by Irish Water up to a certain standard to enable Irish Water to take them under their responsibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10174/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand the Question refers to housing estates relying on Developer Provided Infrastructure (DPI) for their water services.
Using funding provided under the National Development Plan, my Departments’ Multi-annual Developer Provided Water Services Infrastructure Resolution Programme (DPI Programme) provides funding to assist in progressively resolving issues with DPI across the country.
Under the DPI Programme I have approved funding of over €18m to benefit 1,800 houses across the country that will allow the estates concerned to be taken in charge by the local authority, with Uisce Éireann taking responsibility for the water services.
I can confirm that from 1 January 2024 Uisce Éireann, as the national water authority, have responsibility for the remediation of DPI infrastructure.
It is now a matter for the organisation referred to to engage with Uisce Éireann on this matter.
