Phil Hogan with Enda Kenny.
MINISTER Phil Hogan has reduced the septic tank registration fee from €50 to €5 for the first three months of the scheme which starts in April but opponents in West Cork have warned that funds must be made available to assist families in upgrading their septic tanks.
According to Bandon Sinn Féin councillor Rachel McCarthy the government still needs to make a clear commitment that any upgrading of household septic tanks will be fully funded by the Department of Environment.
“Anything less is unacceptable,” she said, “By failing to comply with EEC/EU directives dating back to 1975, consecutive governments have failed both the public and the environment.
