Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I consider Irish Water to be a great opportunity for staff at local level because the idea is to bring more investment into the capital programmes for water and waste water services. We are working closely with Mr. Kevin Foley, who is facilitating transitional arrangements over a six-year period, and while many things can change in six years, I want to keep the knowledge and expertise we have built up at local level for the benefit of a more enhanced and ambitious capital programme for water and waste water services for the future. Promotional opportunities as well as new opportunities will be available at local level for many people in the future. It is important to note the increased investment we are seeking from private sources to enhance the public capital programme, which people do not take into account.