Water: Statements
Dail Éireann — 2026-01-21
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Duncan Smith (LAB), Dublin Fingal East

I made a number of points in last week's debate, which I will not repeat except for one. Once again I want to raise the issue of the connection of newly built homes in Knocksedan in Swords. These are not homes that are planned, in the pipeline or which might come. These are homes that have been built. I first spoke to Irish Water about this issue on 21 March 2025. I received a full answer to that question only on 30 October 2025, six months later. However, it was not satisfactory in terms of rectifying the problem. The people who have scrimped and saved and worked hard to purchase these homes have been told time and again that the date for this to be resolved keeps getting pushed back. The most recent date they have been given is March 2026. During all this time they have not been allowed in to view the property they have bought. It is absolutely outrageous. Can we have clarity? Have contracts been signed on this? When will the connections be made? Will these people, who have done so much to buy these homes, be able to move in as soon as possible? It is pathetic that this carry-on has been happening for so long.

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