The government is defending its plan to allow private developers build wastewater treatment plants.
Up until now, only Uisce Eireann has been allowed do this which can lead to a delay in construction.
The move is aimed at speeding up the delivery of homes in rural towns and villages, but concerns are being raised about standards.
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Housing Minister James Browne says it’s a necessary plan and they’ve learned from mistakes of the past:
Fianna Fáil councillor Paddy O'Rourke, from Carrigallen, is welcoming the plans:
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