I once again wish to raise the issue of the disruption to the water supply in Ballyhooly in my constituency of Cork East. Last month, I spoke about the urgent need to repair the water network servicing Ballyhooly as local properties continue to experience daily disruptions, with limited or no water services. This, unfortunately, means that daily chores cannot be completed, with the situation only worsening as the weather gets better. While Uisce Éireann has conducted some remedial repairs and water has been tankered to the area, residents continue to raise legitimate concerns as their issues persist and they are unable to go about their daily lives. I ask the Tánaiste to use his good offices to liaise directly with Uisce Éireann and keep the pressure on. I ask in the hope of finding a necessary solution to a problem that has continued for far too long and only seems to be deteriorating further.

I thank my colleague Deputy Noel McCarthy for raising this important issue. I can only imagine the degree of frustration being felt by his constituents in Ballyhooly, which he is giving voice to today. I am due to meet Uisce Éireann tomorrow and I will raise this issue with its representatives and come back to Deputy McCarthy directly.