Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)

-----in order that we might show the people that we are committed to developing a publicly-owned water utility company, that we will establish a new utilities commission, that we will make provision to ensure that water supplies will be uninterrupted in the wake of future weather events and that a quick response to any emergencies which might arise will be forthcoming at all times.

I thank the Minister of State for coming before the House. I am of the view that the House should not divide on this issue.