I would not normally raise an issue such as this and would deal with them myself but I have been left with no option. This is something that is very serious indeed for the residents involved. A section of Cearnóg Brugha in Drogheda and surrounding areas has been left with no water. They are mostly elderly residents but there is also one family with a young baby. As they have a dribble of water from the taps downstairs and nothing upstairs, they cannot heat radiators, they cannot bathe or wash clothing and they cannot even flush the toilet.

They have had no water for three months. Uisce Éireann eventually put in a temporary fix. It lasted about three weeks. They have had no water since the end of October. They have now been told by Uisce Éireann that it will be December. The buck is being passed between Uisce Éireann and Louth County Council but primarily, the matter should be dealt with by Uisce Éireann. If that is its idea of customer service or a duty of care to customers, it is totally unacceptable. Given that elderly people and people with young babies have been told to wait almost five months for water, can the matter be expedited if I forward the details to the Taoiseach or a Minister? It is just not acceptable.

It is very difficult for those residents. If the Deputy sends on the details to me, and the specifics of what is happening there, the Department will take it up with Uisce Éireann specifically. We will look to resolve it for the residents.

I thank the Minister of State for his help.