207. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason the required funding has not been released or allocated in order that the jobs, outlined under Section 4 of the Framework for the Future Delivery of Water Services, can be created and allow staff to retain the roles appropriate to their grade and competency; the reason local authorities are informing staff that only lower-grade positions exist, when the framework explicitly prohibits downgrading; if he will ensure that staff receive clarity on reassignment, role matching and pay grade protections; the oversight and enforcement he is putting in place to ensure that local authorities comply with the commitments made in the Framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66538/25]

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207. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason the required funding has not been released or allocated in order that the jobs, outlined under Section 4 of the Framework for the Future Delivery of Water Services, can be created and allow staff to retain the roles appropriate to their grade and competency; the reason local authorities are informing staff that only lower-grade positions exist, when the framework explicitly prohibits downgrading; if he will ensure that staff receive clarity on reassignment, role matching and pay grade protections; the oversight and enforcement he is putting in place to ensure that local authorities comply with the commitments made in the Framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66538/25]

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