Fergus Finlay: State fails to invest in proper and essential wastewater treatment

Government needs to make the capital investment that would future-proof our water and help to future-proof our environment

Wastewater and sewage treatment plants, like this one in Ballincollig, Cork, are needed in many parts of the country. Picture: Denis Scannell

I hope you’ve finished eating because I have to tell you something unpleasant. 

Many years ago now I went to China. It was an extraordinary country and an unforgettable trip.