Is the Taoiseach aware that there is a no swim notice in place on three beaches in my constituency - Velvet Strand, Portmarnock, front strand, Balbriggan and south beach, Skerries? Is there anything in the forthcoming legislative programme - I note, in particular, the water services Bill and the maritime area and foreshore (amendment) Bill - which will increase the powers of Irish Water to address this matter and ensure it will not happen again?

The Taoiseach was given the opportunity to apologise to Amanda Mellett. With the women of Ireland, we would like him to take that opportunity.

That would not be appropriate on the Order of Business.

If the Deputy pays her water charges and contributions, she will add greatly to the capacity of Irish Water to continue to invest in dealing with wastewater services and the provision of proper sewerage schemes around the country. Nobody wants any beach to be in the position she has identified. The reason Irish Water is able to borrow and invest in this way is to deal with these issues. The Deputy can help not just by contributing in the House to the debates but also by contributing a modest charge for the water she uses.