1058. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps being taken to ensure the long-term ecological and hydrological stability of the River Shannon and Lough Derg in light of the Water Supply Project (Eastern and Midlands Region); if his attention has been drawn to Marine Notice No. 56 of 2026 issued by Waterways Ireland warning that water levels have already dipped below ordinary summer levels; the scientific guarantees in place to ensure that any future water extraction will not exacerbate low-flow conditions, harm local ecosystems, or disrupt navigation in East Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42198/26]

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1058. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps being taken to ensure the long-term ecological and hydrological stability of the River Shannon and Lough Derg in light of the Water Supply Project (Eastern and Midlands Region); if his attention has been drawn to Marine Notice No. 56 of 2026 issued by Waterways Ireland warning that water levels have already dipped below ordinary summer levels; the scientific guarantees in place to ensure that any future water extraction will not exacerbate low-flow conditions, harm local ecosystems, or disrupt navigation in East Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42198/26]

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