David Cullinane (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

In its report, the Commission on Energy Regulation foresaw the eventual replacement of local authorities and their staff by private contractors who will work directly for Irish Water. The Bill does not contain a reference to the guarantee of employment to 2026 that was agreed. In addition, there is no clarity in respect of superannuation. People have raised their concerns about these matters with Senators and perhaps the Minister of State might be able to allay them. Not only ourselves but also the staff involved are concerned about this issue. The points to which I refer are somewhat similar to those raised by Senator Cummins and I await the Minister of State's response to them.