Independent Clare TD Michael McNamara has received confirmation from Irish Water that it will submit a planning application for a new Wastewater Treatment Plant in Ballyvaughan by the end of June.
Read MoreI raised the need for new wastewater infrastructure in Carrigaholt with the Government during Topical Issues this afternoon.
The Taoiseach confirmed that farmers in places such as the Burren or the hen harrier areas of Slieve Aughty should not be paid less under the new agri-environment scheme, ACRES, than under its predecessor. The question remains whether anything will be done to remedy this.
The Government needs to answer the questions that investors are asking in order to develop offshore wind energy in Ireland.