Independent monitoring of pollution
Deputy Hegarty questioned whether pollution was independently monitored and policed after An Foras Forbartha’s demise. The Minister said the responsibility was not his, while noting that legislation was being used to secure the necessary authority.
Is the Minister satisfied that with the demise of An Foras Forbartha we have an independent monitoring system in place? I am very unhappy at the moment that we do not have independent policing in tracking down the cause of pollution, whether from the farmer or the municipal authority.
Comment on this
This responsibility for control, monitoring and regulation is not mine, as the Deputy is aware.
Comment on this
I do, but An Foras Forbartha is not my responsibility. We are using every possible means, including legislation coming before the House, to give us the necessary authority in this area.
