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Water Supply

41 questions from 15 TDs, between 19 March 2025 and 22 October 2026.

41
questions
41 written, 0 oral
15
TDs have asked
9
parties and groups
Independents counted together
1
departments asked

Questions per month

The record holds no questions for August, when the Dáil does not sit.

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MonthQuestions
January 20250
February 20250
March 20251
April 20250
May 20250
June 20250
July 202517
August 20250
September 20250
October 20251
November 20250
December 20259
January 20261
February 20261
March 20262
April 20263
May 20260
June 20261
July 20260
August 20260
September 20262
October 20263

Who asks, by party

The party each TD belonged to on the day, in alphabetical order. Parties differ a lot in size, and members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them, so this shows who raised it, not how much a party cares about it.

  • 100% RDR1 from 1 TD · 1 seat today
  • Aontú9 from 1 TD · 2 seats today
  • Fianna Fáil6 from 4 TDs · 48 seats today
  • Fine Gael1 from 1 TD · 38 seats today
  • Independent1 from 1 TD · 15 seats today
  • Labour Party2 from 1 TD · 11 seats today
  • People Before Profit-Solidarity1 from 1 TD · 3 seats today
  • Sinn Féin19 from 4 TDs · 39 seats today

The TDs who asked most

Members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them. Each question counts once.

  1. Rose Conway-Walsh
    16
  2. Paul Lawless
    9
  3. Michael Cahill
    3
  4. Conor Sheehan
    2
  5. Albert Dolan
    1
  6. Charles Ward
    1
  7. Cian O'Callaghan
    1
  8. Eoin Ó Broin
    1

Asked of

Debated under the same heading

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The questions

Michael Cahill Written 22 Oct 2026 · to Housing
323. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide the necessary funding to carry out major improvement works to all group water schemes in County Kerry in order to allow Uisce Eireann to take in charge these schemes as a matter of priority; and if he agrees that it is unacceptable for group water scheme committees to have the responsibility of providing consistent, sa…
Michael Cahill Written 22 Oct 2026 · to Housing
324. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide the necessary funding to carryout major improvement works to the Kells group water scheme in County Kerry, and for the taking in charge of the scheme by Uisce Eireann; and his views on whether it is acceptable for a local group water scheme committee to be given the responsibility of providing consistent, safe drinking…
Michael Cahill Written 22 Oct 2026 · to Housing
325. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a detailed progress report on the provision of the long overdue wastewater treatment facility in Beaufort Village in County Kerry; if the necessary funding been provided for delivering this scheme; and his views on whether the current situation is a major health and safety issue. [75183/26]
Conor Sheehan Written 17 Sep 2026 · to Housing
245. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if any private investment for the Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands Region has been sought, negotiated, or secured from Chinese or other international private investors. [66281/26]
Conor Sheehan Written 17 Sep 2026 · to Housing
246. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands Region (Shannon Pipeline Project) will be structured as a Public Private Partnership (PPP) or procured wholly by the State. [66261/26]
Eoin Ó Broin Written 16 Jun 2026 · to Housing
584. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications for water connections for Developer Provided Infrastructure broken down by local authority, schemes in each local authority and number of units associated with each scheme; and the number of DPI connections that have been completed, broken down by local authority, number of schemes and units in each schem…
Louise O'Reilly Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Housing
697. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether management companies hold responsibility for drainage; where these responsibilities lie; and the relevant section of the relevant Act. [30232/26]
Cian O'Callaghan Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Housing
740. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will ensure that an owner management company cannot prevent an owner of a duplex home, with their own roof and attic from installing solar panels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30882/26]
Sean Fleming Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Housing
1837. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to ensure additional funding is provided for group water schemes under measure A4 water conservation, leakage reduction and prevention in view of the fact this is the key issue facing rural water schemes throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27297/26]
Erin McGreehan Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Housing
323. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the remedies or supports available in the case of a person who experiences frequent interruptions to their mains water supply due to topography and low pressure, as verified by Uisce Éireann, but who is simultaneously ineligible for a local authority grant for a new well, on the basis that the property is connected to the public …
Richard Boyd Barrett Written 19 Mar 2026 · to Housing
319. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is concerned that the construction of the Shannon Pipeline by Uisce Éireann may have irreparable damage to the environment and agricultural land; his plans to reduce long-term risks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21365/26]
Mattie McGrath Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Housing
406. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review the grant scheme for private wells at domestic dwellings to allow for houses where Uisce Éireann have acknowledged an inability to ensure a reliable water supply and service to the house due to its location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16225/26]
Pa Daly Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Housing
191. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he is taking to ensure that the formal transfer of responsibility for private water and wastewater system is sped up; to outline the process through which this takes place; if there is dedicated staffing/engineers in each local authority to carry out these duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5042/26]
Charles Ward Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Housing
483. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for a list of group water schemes transferred to Uisce Éireann in County Donegal including name, transfer date, public money invested in each scheme prior to transfer; and to confirm the State cost to bring those schemes to compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69054/25]
Paul Lawless Written 4 Dec 2025 · to Housing
320. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review the eligibility criteria under the Multi-Annual Rural Water Programme (MARWP) 2024–2026 to allow communities with fewer than 25 houses, such as Glensaul, Tourmakeady, County Mayo, to access funding for community water connections; and if he will consider the urgent health and safety concerns for residents who curr…
Paul Lawless Written 4 Dec 2025 · to Housing
321. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the full eligibility criteria for each measure under the Multi-Annual Rural Water Programme (MARWP) 2024–2026, with particular reference to the minimum number of houses required for new community water connections; and whether any exceptions apply in cases of public health risk. [68627/25]
Paul Lawless Written 4 Dec 2025 · to Housing
322. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the current stage of the Multi-Annual Rural Water Programme 2024–2026; the number of projects approved; the total funding allocated to date; and the measures still under consideration. [68628/25]
Paul Lawless Written 4 Dec 2025 · to Housing
323. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if new applications for funding under the Multi-Annual Rural Water Programme are currently being accepted; if not, when the next application window will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68629/25]
Paul Lawless Written 4 Dec 2025 · to Housing
324. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the framework for the next Multi-Annual Rural Water Programme beyond 2026 will be published; and if he will ensure that the new programme addresses the needs of smaller rural communities that do not meet the current eligibility threshold. [68630/25]
Paul Lawless Written 4 Dec 2025 · to Housing
325. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will introduce an exceptional case mechanism within the MARWP to allow funding for communities with fewer than 25 houses where there is a significant health and safety risk and proximity to an existing Uisce Éireann network. [68631/25]
Paul Lawless Written 4 Dec 2025 · to Housing
326. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to publish a breakdown of funding allocations under the MARWP 2024–2026, by county and measure; and to confirm whether any unallocated funds remain available for urgent cases. [68632/25]
Paul Lawless Written 4 Dec 2025 · to Housing
327. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the alternative supports or emergency measures that are available for rural households that cannot access MARWP funding due to the 25-house minimum requirement. [68633/25]
Grace Boland Written 14 Oct 2025 · to Housing
566. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the recourse that is available to an applicant to compel connection in cases where a residential property remains unconnected for a period exceeding two years following payment to Uisce Éireann; whether any enforcement, appeals, or redress mechanism exist under current legislation or regulatory frameworks; and if he will make a sta…
Rose Conway-Walsh Written 29 Jul 2025 · to Housing
1400. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of a group water scheme in County Mayo (details supplied); if he is aware that the scheme is operating over 800 connections; if he is aware that the scheme has made multiple applications for takeover by Uisce Éireann; if he will provide an update on the applications for the takeover of the scheme; and if he wil…
Albert Dolan Written 29 Jul 2025 · to Housing
1405. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when a decision will be made on funding allocations for the Multi-Annual Rural Water Programme 2024-2026 under measure A5 – Extensions and new schemes; if a decision has been made on a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40869/25]