Recent investment has resulted in increased wastewater treatment capacity equivalent to the needs of 3.1 million people and additional drinking water treatment capacity equivalent to the needs of 1 million people. The quality of our drinking water and the water in our rivers and lakes have shown significant improvement because of this investment. Ireland is the leading country in the EU for implementation of the Water Framework Directive which aims to protect our rivers and lakes.
in favour of cultural policies or leisure facilities, for example museus, libraries or public sport clubs