Wastewater Treatment
Dail Éireann — 2026-01-22
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Brian Brennan (FG), Wicklow-Wexford

I thank the Minister. I cannot over-emphasise the importance of this new proposed change to the regulations to allow the private sector to develop its own wastewater treatment systems. Recently I visited villages such as Camolin, which the Minister knows well, and Aughrim in my constituency. These are two typical examples of towns that have simply been stopped in their tracks due to lack of wastewater capacity. This is having a detrimental effect on the social fabric of these towns and villages and this has been replicated right throughout Ireland. Already we can see school numbers dwindling. The GAA is struggling to get under-age teams and businesses in these towns are finding it very difficult to survive. The Minister’s plans will bring a new lease of life to many towns and villages. I urge that the implementation of these new regulations be seen as a Government priority. I would really like some confirmation of a timeline.

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Sitting date: 2026-01-22