Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

1. When was your Department made aware that persistent levels of the Pesticide known as MCPA had entered and contaminated the public drinking water at Abbeyfeale and at Scartleigh Dam which supplies the North Kerry area. 2. What steps or action plan has your Department taken to solve this serious public health problem. 3. Who or what agency is in charge of the inspection procedures to ensure compliance with the guidelines regarding the spraying of MCPA. 4. How many on-site inspections took place in the West-Limerick area, North Cork area and the North Kerry area during the period 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2018. What agency carried out these inspections. 5. How many times did the National Pesticides and Drinking Water Action Group meet in 2018 to try to solve this serious problem and what groups make up this body. Does this organisation have statutory powers?