In the 26 days since 26 May, people in Ratoath have been without water or on water restrictions for 13 days because of at least three separate water bursts. This has caused great disruption for households and businesses. Businesses have been forced to close or to restrict their capacity. Instead of needing 20 staff, one business needed just six. There is an investment plan on two separate levels but the frequency of outages is very frustrating for people. The lack of communication is even more frustrating. Will the Taoiseach support the call from the community for a dedicated response and a community liaison team within Uisce Éireann to manage this period of works?

I am very sorry to hear about the disruption that people in Ratoath have faced. The Minister, Deputy McEntee, is very much on the case, as is the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne. I will certainly check in with Irish Water and see if that can be done. I do not want to make a commitment in the House today but I believe it is a reasonable ask. We will make some inquiries.