Mr. John Tierney:

I can cover some of the last two questions. Regarding Deputy Timmins's question, we have done some pilot work on apartments in respect of a second phase of metering. There may be the potential to install meters in approximately 120,000 of the 290,000 or so units. It will have a cost, but we have presented our proposals to the Department. If a property has four separate supplies, they can be facilitated. It could also be done in a common area. As Mr. Grant explained, the supply to some apartments can come from three sources, each serving a different purpose.

Regarding Deputy Humphreys's question, 5% is the estimate for leaks on the customer's side. The first fix policy has not been decided by the Government yet. The intention was to produce it so that people would have a period within which to assess their usage and take advantage of the policy. Permanent reinstatement is done under the contract.

Most of Deputy Naughten's questions were to the CER.