Stimilus Required to Upgrade Septic Tanks Across the Country.
Issued : Tuesday 22 December, 2009
GREEN GORMLEY FOUND OUT BY EUROPEAN COURT RULING ON SEPTIC TANKS
”Financial support should be provided to householders if upgrading of septic tanks is required” says Shortall.
“The recent ruling against Ireland by the European Court of Justice which slams the government’s abject failure to comply with EU law in regard to the operation of septic tanks is a damning indictment of this administrations ‘green’ credentials’. Says Labour Cllr. Maurice Shortall.
"It is estimated that there are approximately 400,000 septic tanks in operation in Ireland at present, many of whom are antiquated, financial support should be provided to householders if upgrading is required” says Cllr. Shortall.
“This is just the latest in a long line of damaging judgments handed down by the European Court to Ireland on important environmental matters.
“Given the pervasiveness of septic tanks and other individual treatment systems in rural Ireland in particular, the implications of this judgment should be carefully studied.
“The government, local authorities and other agencies may be required to introduce a programme to upgrade and improve existing domestic waste water systems. If upgrading is deemed to be required to ensure compliance then the state must accept its responsibilities and assist householders financially to do this.” Concluded Cllr. Shortall.
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