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Water Services Act 2007 (No. 30 of 2007).

Country/Territory: Ireland
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2007 (2018)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to provide, in the interests of the common good, for the provision of water services; to give effect to certain acts adopted by institutions of the European Communities in respect of those services and, in addition, to make provision for miscellaneous amendments to the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 and the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959 and the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 and certain other enactments relating generally to the provision of water services and to provide for related matters.

Subject: Water
Keyword: Basic legislation Water supply Institution Freshwater pollution Policy/planning Non-governmental entity Public private partnership (PPP) Pollution control
Geographical area: Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract: This Act sets out rules relative to water supply and other water-related services and to waste water discharge, provides for the protection and conservation of water resources and defines duties and powers of the Minister and national and local public bodies involved in water supply.
Full text: English
Website: www.irishstatutebook.ie; https

References - Legislation

Amends

Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992.

Legislation | Ireland | 1992 (2021)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Protection of environment, Environmental planning, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Access-to-information, EIA, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management, Water supply, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977.

Legislation | Ireland | 1977

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit, Institution, Freshwater pollution, Sewerage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Consolidation) Act, 1959.

Legislation | Ireland | 1959 (2000)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Harbour, Navigation, Internal trade, International trade, Fish products, Equipment, Mesh, Fishing gear/fishing method, Use restrictions, Access right, Offences/penalties, Institution, Allocation/quota, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Fishing authorization, Concession, Seasons, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Molluscs, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Public land, Environmental planning, Expropriation, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supplies Act, 1942.

Legislation | Ireland | 1942 (2000)

Keyword: Water supply, Institution, Freshwater pollution, Basic legislation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Planning and Development Act, 2000 (Act No. 30 of 2000).

Legislation | Ireland | 2000 (2021)

Keyword: Expropriation, Land-use planning, EIA, Coastal zone management, Institution, Cultural heritage, Basic legislation, Waterworks, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Delegation of Ministerial Functions) Order 2008 (S.I. No. 226 of 2008).

Legislation | Ireland | 2008

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Radiation, Pollution control, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (Registration) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 220 of 2012).

Legislation | Ireland | 2012

Keyword: Water supply, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Conservation Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 527 of 2008).

Legislation | Ireland | 2008

Keyword: Water supply, Institution, Freshwater pollution, Water shortage/drought, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Rural Water Services Committee Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 510 of 2008).

Legislation | Ireland | 2008

Keyword: Water supply, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Services Act 2007 (Waste Water Complaint Notice Form) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 141 of 2009).

Legislation | Ireland | 2009

Keyword: Water supply, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Services Act 2007 (Reinspection) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 189 of 2013).

Legislation | Ireland | 2013

Keyword: Water supply, Inspection, Royalties/fees, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (Financial Assistance) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 222 of 2013).

Legislation | Ireland | 2013

Keyword: Subsidy/incentive, Waterworks, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sewerage, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Services Act 2007 (Registration and Inspections) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 384 of 2012).

Legislation | Ireland | 2012

Keyword: Water supply, Institution, Freshwater pollution, Policy/planning, Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Domestic Lead Remediation (Financial Assistance) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 56 of 2016).

Legislation | Ireland | 2016

Keyword: Subsidy/incentive, Water supply, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Water Services (Amendment) Act 2012 (No. 2 of 2012).

Legislation | Ireland | 2012 (2017)

Keyword: Water supply, Institution, Freshwater pollution, Policy/planning, Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Services (No. 2) Act 2013 (No. 50 of 2013).

Legislation | Ireland | 2013 (2021)

Keyword: Institution, Water supply, Water charges, Policy/planning, Contract/agreement, Dispute settlement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Services Act 2013 (No. 6 of 2013).

Legislation | Ireland | 2013 (2018)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Water supply, Waterworks, Institution, Policy/planning, Water charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015 (No. 29 of 2015).

Legislation | Ireland | 2015

Keyword: Pollution control, Environmental fees/charges, Offences/penalties, Waste management, Water supply, Water charges, Registration, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Services (Amendment) Act 2022 (No. 39 of 2022).

Legislation | Ireland | 2022

Keyword: Water supply, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Services Act 2017 (No. 29 of 2017).

Legislation | Ireland | 2017

Keyword: Basic legislation, Water supply, Institution, Water charges, Dispute settlement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX