Dáil Éireann - Volume 456 - 27 September, 1995

Written Answers. - Waste Water Treatment Systems.

Mr. Noonan (Limerick West) Mr. Noonan (Limerick West)

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[116] 61. Mr. Noonan (Limerick West) asked the Minister for the Environment if his attention has been drawn to the biocycle system as an alternative to septic tanks; the surveys, if any, undertaken by his Department as to its usefulness over other systems; and if he will consider doing so. [12560/95]

Mr. E. Ryan Mr. E. Ryan

68. Mr. E. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment the representations, if any, he has received from statutory bodies or the public about the efficiency of alternatives to the present general use of septic tanks. [12563/95]

Mr. H. Byrne Mr. H. Byrne

76. Mr. H. Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment the representations, if any, he has received from statutory bodies or the public about the efficiency of alternatives to the present general use of septic tanks. [12562/95]

Mr. Power Mr. Power

90. Mr. Power asked the Minister for the Environment if his attention has been drawn to the biocycle system as an alternative to septic tanks; the surveys, if any, undertaken by his Department as to its usefulness over other systems; and if he will consider doing so. [12561/95]

Minister for the Environment (Mr. Howlin) Brendan Howlin

Minister for the Environment (Mr. Howlin): I propose to take Questions Nos. 61, 68, 76 and 90 together.

I have received representations in relation to the proprietary system mentioned and also in relation to another such system. The National Standards Authority of Ireland has, after extensive technical evaluation and after consultation with my Department, published a recommendation (S.R.6:1991) giving advice on the use and siting of septic tank and percolation systems, including steps to be taken in difficult ground conditions and the possible use of proprietary systems.

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My Department wrote to local authorities in July 1994 advising them on the appropriate way of dealing with planning applications which include proposals to use proprietary waste water [117] treatment systems. It would, however, be inappropriate for me or my Department to endorse or promote use of a particular system.

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