Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 May 2026
639. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the role his Department has on the Developer Provided Infrastructure (DPI) Steering Group; the number of times this group met in 2025 and to-date in 2026; the role his Department places in oversight on this Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37680/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra640. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of housing estates that have had issues resolved via the Developer Provided Infrastructure (DPI) Steering Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37681/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 639 and 640 together.
The Government decided, effective 1 January 2024, that Uisce Éireann, as the national water utility, is responsible for the remediation of developer-provided wastewater and water infrastructure (DPI), to ensure consistent governance, delivery standards, and efficient resolution of legacy infrastructure issues across the country.
My Department’s role is to coordinate the implementation of the Government decision and engagement between Uisce Éireann and the County and City Management Association (CCMA), representing the local authorities. The DPI Steering Group met seven times in 2025 and once to date in 2026 as part of regular engagement.
The scope and delivery of individual projects is a matter for Uisce Éireann, in consultation with the relevant local authorities, in line with agreed governance arrangements.
Information on the number of housing estates where issues have been resolved is a matter for Uisce Éireann.
To support public representatives, Uisce Éireann has established a dedicated team to respond to queries regarding DPI projects. The team can be contacted by email at oireachtasmembers@water.ie or by telephone at 0818 578 578 and is committed to providing timely updates on project progress.
