John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 465: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm the date on which he proposes to initiate the scheme for domestic water metering; the number of operatives which will be employed for the installation of meters; the manner in which the aforementioned will be appointed and the scale of likely remuneration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9741/12]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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The Government has indicated its intention to commence the installation of water meters in households connected to public water supplies later in 2012. It is envisaged that the metering programme will create up to 2,000 jobs per annum over a three-year period and that installation contracts will be awarded to a significant number of private contractors. Staff involved in the installation works will be employed by the contractors so it is not possible to specify the likely remuneration.

The procurement strategy for the metering programme is being finalised and contracts have not yet been awarded. Tender processes will be managed in accordance with national and EU procurement guidelines.