Tony McLoughlin (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Will local offices remain in the same place as local authority headquarters or other offices? Will arrangements be made so that public representatives can form part of a consultative committee similar to the HSE's health committees? Will local councillors or public representatives such as Oireachtas Members be able to meet senior local and regional executives in order to address concerns about infrastructure and future developments by Irish Water?

I have listened to the delegation and it provided all of the answers at national level. As a Deputy representing the Sligo-North Leitrim constituency, I am aware of many local concerns. Mr. Mullins stated that a panel of 150 to 200 local contractors would be appointed to install boundary boxes and meters. Where will they come from? I know of local contractors who do not have a lot of work and they would be suitable for this type of work. Will Irish Water employ local contractors?

Mr. Mullins indicated that, between the local and regional contractors and the support programme, the company expects to create 2,000 jobs arising from the metering programme. When will this start? The company will also purchase one million boundary boxes and meters.