Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 March 2026
173. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to review a case (details supplied); if he will provide an update on the working group; the stage at which their works are at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17386/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI assume the question relates to the new Developer-Led Wastewater Infrastructure (DLI) initiative. I recently announced this initiative to accelerate delivery of wastewater infrastructure in locations without access to Uisce Éireann capacity or where no immediate upgrade is planned, and I intend to make it operational in the next few days.
Under the initiative, developers may fund and construct wastewater infrastructure, which will transfer to Uisce Éireann ownership upon completion. All infrastructure built must meet Uisce Éireann’s technical standards and environmental standards.
Arrangements have been agreed between my Department, Uisce Éireann, and the Environmental Protection Agency, with responsibilities clarified to support delivery of the initiative.
The initiative will be operational in the next few days and will support sustainable housing development by enabling timely wastewater solutions in areas affected by capacity constraints, helping to accelerate the delivery of essential infrastructure. It is a matter for developers to identify locations where new infrastructure may be developed.
