Kildare County Council quizzed by councillor over water capacity details
A councillor quizzed Kildare County Council (KCC) over why one item on the agenda at the latest Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District meeting was a matter for Irish Water, and not the council.
Independent Cllr Fiona McLoughlin-Healy made the enquiry at the meeting, which was held on Wednesday, February 15, in relation to a question she submitted.
Her question read as follows: "Can the council provide an update on what information it has in its possession or ability to procure regarding water capacity issues at Ladytown/Borahard/Old Connell area, that have relevance now and for future development in the area?"
KCC replied to her question by saying: "This is a matter for Irish Water and can be raised via their dedicated email support address at [email protected] or discuss at next dedicated Councillors Clinic, which is due to be held on Monday, 27 February."
However, Cllr McLoughlin-Healy said that this response appeared to 'imply that KCC has no role or concern here.'
"I think it's a reasonable question to ask," she added.
A representative for KCC at the meeting insisted that the matter was one for Irish Water.
When she was asked by the Chair of the meeting, Cllr Suzanne Doyle, if she has tried to make contact with Irish Water, Cllr McLoughlin-Healy replied that she has tried to contact them but has not been unable to reach them.
She also said: "I am not asking about whether KCC has authorisation in regards to the matter, I am only asking what information KCC is aware of here."
The representative for KCC at the meeting said that he would speak to Cllr McLoughlin-Healy after the meeting.
The Leinster Leader has asked Cllr McLoughlin-Healy for comment about this consultation, but has not yet received a response.