176 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the health risks associated with the consumption of polluted water from water schemes in parts of Galway (details supplied); the involvement of her Department in investigations in this matter; the outcome of the investigations carried out to date; the measures being taken to make the water fit for human consumption; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12228/07]

The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.