Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 November 2025
561. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a case for a wastewater treatment plant (details supplied) can be reviewed; if he will provide an update on the working group; the stage the works are at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62952/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application under Measure A8 of the Multi-annual Rural Water Programme was received from Cavan County Council for Milltown village. This application was assessed in full by an independent Expert Panel but was not recommended for funding, and the Council was advised of the reasons at the time.
As part of the response to the needs of smaller settlements, including rural and un-sewered areas, the Government has introduced a new developer-led model for delivering wastewater infrastructure. Under this new approach, developers may build wastewater treatment systems to Uisce Éireann specifications, and once completed to the required environmental and regulatory standards, these systems will transfer to the ownership of Uisce Éireann.
Uisce Éireann is available to engage directly with developers on potential proposals and to provide technical guidance to support the delivery of such projects. This new model offers an alternative pathway for progressing wastewater solutions in settlements where public provision has not yet been delivered.
