Sludge disposal under water legislation
Mattie McGrath raises local authorities’ refusal to provide disposal letters for contractors handling sludge and criticises the forthcoming water services legislation. The Ceann Comhairle rules the detailed issue out of order, while Burton says the legislation is planned for this session and advises raising the matter with the responsible Minister.
In regard to the forthcoming water services (miscellaneous provisions) Bill, there is a serious issue in that local authorities throughout the country are refusing to provide a letter stating that contractors may dispose of sludge in the local authority-----
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The legislation is being forced through by the Minister, who is probably down at the ploughing match today, if he has not gone to a halting site. I do not know where he is.
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It is a farce if this legislation goes through.
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As I understand it, that legislation will be brought forward this session. As the Ceann Comhairle has advised, the more detailed issue the Deputy has raised is probably better addressed to the line Minister.