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Inishbofin and Spiddal water notices

Summary

Deputy Farrell raises long-running boil-water or do-not-consume notices on Inishbofin and in Spiddal and asks for clearer information and meetings. The Tánaiste says he will raise the matter with Irish Water and seek more information.

Tá foláireamh ná hól i bhfeidhm ar Inis Bó Finne agus an Spidéal. Tá fadhbanna leis an uisce ar Inis Bó Finne ó mhí Lúnasa agus sa Spidéal ón mhí seo caite. Caithfear a theacht ar réiteach fadtéarmach ach chomh maith leis sin, teastaíonn tuilleadh eolais. Teastaíonn ar a laghad cruinniú leis na hionadaithe tofa ach, i ndáiríre, teastaíonn ceann leis an bpobal. I have raised previously in the Chamber the issue of "do not consume" notices on Inishbofin and in Spiddal. Of course, a longer-term solution is needed but there is also the issue of a lack of information and clarity for people living on the island or in Spiddal. I have raised this with the Minister previously. There needs to be a public meeting on Inishbofin and, at least, a meeting with elected representatives. I ask the Tánaiste and the Government to put pressure on Irish Water to give more information to those who are affected.

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Leo Varadkar The Tánaiste Fine Gael

Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta as a ceist faoi fhógraí uisce ar na hoileáin. I can certainly raise the matter with Irish Water and ask it to provide níos mó eolais, more information on those services.

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