Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 November 2025
504. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the proposed arrangements for Uisce Éireann to take in charge privately developed wastewater treatment systems will be included in either an oversight agreement/performance delivery agreement or shareholders letter of expectation with its parent Department. [65133/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have recently outlined new arrangements to allow privately developed wastewater treatment systems to be constructed to Uisce Éireann standards and subsequently taken into public ownership and operation.
These arrangements are intended to support housing delivery in areas where wastewater capacity has constrained development, while ensuring that environmental and regulatory standards are protected.
In this context, I have written to both Uisce Éireann and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) setting out the arrangements and the requirements that must apply. Any privately delivered infrastructure must meet Uisce Éireann’s design, construction and commissioning standards, and must comply with EPA regulatory obligations. It also makes clear that Uisce Éireann will assume ownership and operational responsibility for these assets.
With regard to governance, these arrangements will be incorporated into the existing oversight framework for Uisce Éireann.
