Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 November 2025
609. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures, in place to make Uisce Éireann more accountable to the Houses of the Oireachtas as well as to elected representatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63842/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraUisce Éireann has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels. I have no role in relation to operational matters.
Under the Water Services Acts 2013 (as amended), Uisce Éireann is accountable to the Public Accounts Committee and it is subject to dual audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General and Uisce Éireann’s own statutory auditor. Uisce Éireann is also obliged to appear before other Committees of the Oireachtas, in accordance with Dáil and Seanad Standing Orders.
For queries regarding specific projects or operational matters, Uisce Éireann has established a dedicated team to deal with representations and queries from public representatives. The team can be contacted via email to oireachtasmembers@water.ie or by telephone on a dedicated number, 0818 578 578.
