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O’ROURKE DEMANDS ACTION ON BURST WATER MAIN

Celbridge Burst Water Mains raised by O’Rourke Local Fianna Fail TD, Frank O’Rourke, has met with Irish Water to raise the issues surrounding the water main which burst again in Celbridge in January.

“The 12 inch water main burst in Celbridge in January. This water main services many homes and businesses in Celbridge. When it burst, it caused major disruption to residents, businesses, nursing homes, schools etc. I met with Irish Water in the Dail last week to highlight the disruption caused, and to see what action was being taken by Irish Water to address the problems.”

“Irish Water acknowledges the difficulties caused, and have given me a commitment that they are going to carry out an inspection to check the integrity of the 700m long pipe, which will include the bedding along the water main. They have committed to putting a plan in place to replace this section of water main, if that is what is required after they complete the inspection and survey which I have requested.”

“This is a very positive outcome. Irish Water will be engaging with me to update me on this project, once they have all the information collated. I also received a commitment from Irish Water that they will engage with Kildare Co Co to ensure that should such a water main burst again, that the response will be more responsive and plans would be put in place to have a round the clock response. I will continue to raise the issue with Kildare Co Co and Irish Water to ensure that they address the underlying issue around water supply for Celbridge.” Concluded Deputy O’Rourke.

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O’ROURKE SPEAKS ON WATER SERVICES BILL IN THE DAIL

Frank O’Rourke TD spoke on the Water Services Bill in the Dail two days ago

Frank said, “On 28th June, I spoke in the Dáil about Irish Water & the burden it has become for families in Ireland.The government’s creation of Irish Water has left the Irish taxpayer €59 million worse off this year, than if it had not been set up.”

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LAWLESS SPEAKS ON IRISH WATER IN THE DAIL

James Lawless TD spoke in the Dail today during the debate on Irish Water.

His full contribution is below:

“I thank the Acting Chairman for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the debate, although with only two Members on the Government benches, I am not sure it qualifies as a debate. I am glad, however, that this issue is now being brought to a head. It is an important issue but by no means the most important. The amount of airtime it has received in recent weeks has been disproportionate. Other matters such as health, education, transport, energy, broadband and housing are huge issues that have suffered owing to the inordinate focus placed on water provision in the set-up of this Dáil. Nonetheless, it is an important issue, one that has united and divided both this House and the wider public.” Continue reading “LAWLESS SPEAKS ON IRISH WATER IN THE DAIL”