<\/span><\/h3>\nThe Water and Information Communication Technology Division is made up of a number of sections dealing with water. The \u00a0ICT Unit \u00a0seeks to protect and improve water resources, water dependent ecosystems, \u00a0provide water services infrastructure to support sustainable growth,\u00a0 introduce new governance and pricing arrangements in the delivery and management of water and to ensure the appropriate regulation of the water sector.\u00a0 The ICT Unit provides the information and communication system for the Department.<\/p>\n
The Water Services Policy Section establishes and reviews water services delivery generally primarily through comprehensive water services legislation and the implementation of the government\u2019s water services pricing policy framework.<\/p>\n
The Water Services Investment Program Section seeks to manage capital provision for water and sewage services. The provision of water and sewage services itself was the responsibility of the Councils and is now the responsibility of Irish Water.\u00a0 The Water Sector Reform Management Section seeks to drive the own program of water sector reform, developing program plans and managing and the achievement of critical milestones on delivery.<\/p>\n
The Water Quality Section is responsible for policy and legislation on water quality issues.\u00a0 It is responsible for transposition of EU and international water quality obligations with the EPA, local authorities and public bodies.<\/p>\n
The Marine Planning and Foreshore Section is responsible for the management and enforcement of foreshore leases and licenses.\u00a0 The section acts as landlords\u2019 agents on behalf of the Department of Public Expenditure Reform\/Finance. It deals with Foreshore Act consents.<\/p>\n
The Water Inspectorate Section is responsible for advice and technical support for Water Services Investment Programs including the Rural Water Program, \u00a0water conservation, provision of professional advice and technical support in relation to the establishment of Irish Water and water quality issues arising from EU legislation.\u00a0 It gives advice and support in relation to the delivery of infrastructure by way of design, build and operate construction, procurement and health and safety matters.<\/p>\n