Anthony Lawlor (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

If such a grant scheme could be considered, it would be of great benefit to Uisce Éireann because it would not have to produce as much water.

I welcome the Bill. I have always said people will act more responsibly when they must pay for something. I hope there will be a fair consumption allowance for various households and that we look after those who are more vulnerable than others. People will respect the fact that once they must pay for something, they use less of it. That has been proven in other jurisdictions where water charges are in place.

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